About Surgical Technology

The mission of this program is to prepare competent entry-level surgical technologists in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (hands-on skills), and affective (professional behavior; conduct) learning domains.

Clinical learning experiences in an operating room and related areas are an integral part of this program. This program is offered in both traditional classroom instruction and online learning settings.

Training includes but is not limited to performing a surgical hand scrub, gowning and gloving, setting up the operating room with sterile supplies, instruments, equipment, medications and fluids needed during surgery; preparing patients for surgery by performing a surgical skin prep of the areas on which the surgeon will operate; passing instruments and other sterile supplies to the surgeon; transporting patients to and from the operating room; communication, interpersonal skills, legal and ethical responsibilities.


Program Structure

*OCP A, Basic Healthcare Worker, is the foundation of the majority of health-related programs of study. If the student has high school credit for Health Science I and Health Science 2 or an applicant can demonstrate the skills in those courses through a written and performance test for OCP A, the student may start with OCP B, Central Supply Technician.

Additional Program Details

 

Program Structure Details

Occupational Completion Points (OCPs) - The Surgical Technology program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of three Occupational Completion Points. OCPs provide a student with early completion training options linked to employment opportunities established by the Florida Department of Education based on the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system and accepted industry titles. Academic skill level required to complete program: Grade 10 math, grade 11 language, and reading.

Program Accreditation:

The Surgical Technology Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), on recommendation of the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (www.arcstsa.org).

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
25400 U.S. Highway 19 North, Suite 158 Clearwater, FL 33763, (727) 210-2350

Industry Certification/Licensure

During the program, students are eligible to sit for the National Center for Competency Testing’s (NCCT) Tech in Surgery-Certified certification to become a certified surgical tech.

Program Cost

*Subject to change

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