Surgical Technology (5667)
This is a selective admission
program. The Surgical Technology program prepares students for a career
as members of the surgical team in the operating room under the direct supervision
of professional nurses and surgeons. The instruction includes a combination of
classroom studies, classroom lab practice, and clinical experience in the
perioperative arena (operating room, pre- and post-anesthesia care and labor
and delivery) which prepares students to assist members of the surgical team
(surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses and surgical technologists). Particular
emphasis is placed upon the skills involved in scrubbing and circulating a
wide variety of surgical procedures and the preparation and maintenance of
sterilized and unsterilized supplies.
Upon successful completion of the program, students are qualified to take a
National Certifying Examination to become a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST).
Estimated tuition is $2,500 (for Florida residents, as of 7/05). Contact
the program manager for additional costs (textbooks, fees, materials).
Surgical Technology is a selective access program. The program admits students once a year in the fall term. Admission to this program is limited and is based on academic performance and other criteria. Applicants must be at least 17 years of age and have earned a high school diploma or equivalency degree. An application for admission to the program must include the following:
- A completed application to the Surgical Technology program
- A high school completion transcript or copy of
GED® test scores
- Scores for the required pre-entrance test, the A-level TABE. Test is scheduled through the
North Campus assessment and
certification center, 904.713.6014.
- Provide evidence of current CPR certification - adult,
child and infant (achieved through
an American Heart Association
approved Basic Life Support (BLS) Course for Health
Care Providers,
that includes hands-on simulated experiences.)
For information call 904.766.6581.
| Professional Courses |
Contact Hours |
Workforce Credits |
| *VPI 0100 |
Basic Reading Skills |
|
|
| *VPI 0200 |
Basic Mathematical Skills |
|
|
| *VPI 0300 |
Basic Language Skills |
|
|
| |
|
|
|
| HCP 0001 |
Health Career Core |
90 |
3.0 |
| HCP 0103 |
Nursing Related Core |
149 |
5.0 |
| STS 0810 |
Surgical Technology I |
303 |
10.0 |
| STS 0820 |
Surgical Technology II |
758 |
25.5 |
| |
Total Contact Hours |
1,300 |
43.5 |
*Students who have satisfactory test scores
are not required to take these courses.
Most clinical agencies require students to undergo drug screening
and criminal background checks prior to placement in the agencies
for clinical experiences. Students whose drug screening and criminal
background checks are deemed unsatisfactory may be denied access to
clinical experiences by the clinical agencies. Failure to qualify for
and meet clinical requirements at clinical sites may prevent completion
of the program. Withdrawal from the program may be necessary if students
cannot be placed for clinical experiences.
The cost of the background
check and drug screen is borne by the student. Additionally, it is the
student’s responsibility to have all paperwork completed by the program’s
published deadline. Students who are unable to complete the clinical
requirements after acceptance into selective access programs are not
eligible for refunds of tuition.
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