Surgical Technology

This program is instructed by Melissa Pelfrey, CST. A surgical technologist is a member of the surgical team who works with surgeons and other surgical personnel in delivering patient care before, during and after surgery.

Program Description

This program provides students with classroom instruction and clinical experience under the close supervision of the certified surgical technology instructor and hospital personnel. The Surgical Technology program includes studies in medical terminology, communications, anatomy/physiology, microbiology, and pharmacology. Students learn the principles of patient preparation and care, surgical procedures, operative techniques, surgical instruments and equipment, principles of asepsis, basic computers, robotics, physics and electricity. Students spend at least half of their enrollment in an operating room under the close supervision of a surgical technology proctor. Students participate in a variety of surgical procedures at one of several area hospitals. Students serve as an important member of the surgical team in well over 100 surgeries before graduating.

Surgical Technologists are trained to:

Prepare operating room with supplies and instruments
Set up and maintain a sterile field
Operate equipment such as sterilizers, suction machines, electrosurgical units and diagnostic equipment
Anticipate the needs of the surgeons
Account for all instruments and supplies before, during and after surgery
Prepare and apply sterile dressing following the surgical procedure.

Application Procedure

The Surgical Technology program is offered once a year starting in May. Application Packets may be submitted throughout the year. Once the completed Application Packet is submitted, an appointment is made for the applicant to attend a Pre-Enrollment Session. During this session, applicants will tour the TTCC campus, discuss costs and financial aid, talk with the instructor and talk with a counselor. At this point, the applicant’s name is placed on the Application List. Students are accepted on a first come, first served basis.

The Surgical Technology Application Packet is the same as for any TTCC program with one exception. The current, passing Compass scores must be included in the Packet.

The Surgical Technology Application Packet consists of:

Application for Enrollment
Copy of high school or GED transcript
Copy of Immunization Record for measles, mumps, rubella and chickenpox
Copy of current Compass scores (scores are current if the test was taken within two years of the first day of class)

Additional Documentation

Additional Documentation must be presented prior to enrolling in the program.

Complete the background check during the mandatory General Information Session
Participate in a personal interview with the instructor
Pass a physical exam within six months of the starting date of the class
Update remaining immunizations to required standards
Warning! Prior convictions or probations may prevent state certification

Exit Points	Awards	Hours / Months
Surgical Technologist	Diploma	1296 / 12

Grades

Each unit of study must be passed with a C; an overall C average must be maintained; clinical experiences must be satisfactory

Additional Expenses

Additional expenses for this program not mentioned include travel expenses to and from the clinical sites. Some students choose to rent accommodations close to the clinical site to avoid excessive travel time.

May 2012 Surgical Technology Waiting lis Waiting List

Acceptance Number	PIN
1	LAG14
2	BAT22
3	SRB16
4	KAM27
5	BMS24
6	SRS16
7	SRH16
8	MAL20
9	KNC04
10	PGH17
11	CLH08
12	CMP14
13	SRR10
14	PAH29
15	ARC12
16	PLA05
17	SDW11
18	JLS28
19	MAH20
20	GM
21	BNA27
22	CED16

Student must respond to website list by Friday, April 13 by 3:00 p.m. If you have any questions please call Barbara or Jena, 484-7502