Emergency Medical Technician

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each phase of an ambulance run, patient assessment, emergency medical conditions, appropriate emergency care, and appropriate procedures for transporting patient. (EMS 1117) Four hours lecture, four hours lab, and 3 hours clinical. Seven semester credit hours. 102 EAST CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM Surgical Technology is an instructional program that prepares an individual to serve as a member of the surgical team to work with surgeons, anesthesiologists, certified registered nurse anesthetists, registered nurses, physician’s assistants and other surgical personnel in delivering patient care and assuming appropriate responsibilities before, during, and after surgery. This program includes the education of all aspects of surgical technology including the role of second assistant and circulator. Students who complete the program of study may be awarded an Associate of Applied Science degree. Qualified students will be required to take the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting to become a Certified Surgical Technologist. Qualified students at schools without programmatic accreditation may sit for the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT). Industry standards are based on the Core Curriculum for Surgical Technology. The Surgical Technology Program received continuing accreditation from: Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Programs 9355 113th St. N, #7709, Seminole, FL 33775 Phone: 727-210-2350 Website: https://www.caahep.org/ The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting 3 West Dry Creek Circle, Suite 100, Littleton, Colorado 80120 Phone: 800-707-0057 Website: https://www.nbstsa.org Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting 19751 E. Mainstreet, Suite 339, Parker, CO 80138 Phone: 303-694-9262 Email: [email protected] Admission Requirements (Applications are open Jan. 1 through June 1 annually.) 1. The applicant must have a 12th grade education as demonstrated by a high school diploma, high school equivalency, or equivalent. 2. The applicant must be in good physical condition, which includes the ability to perform the essential functions related to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) core standards, as verified by a medical examination and certifying report (National Certification Requirement). 3. Applicants must have an ACT® composite score of 16, 12 composite, or if taken before October, 1989. The ACT on-campus test, or Residual ACT is accepted; however, it does not transfer to other institutions. 4. Interviews may be conducted by the Surgical Technology Admissions Committee. 5. The applicant must be recommended for admission by the Surgical Technology Admissions Committee. 6. A minimum of a 2.0 cumulative GPA. Applicants for the program are evaluated using ACT® score, academic course work, and grade point average (GPA). The priority application deadline is June 1 for Spring admission. Students admitted to the surgical technology course must adhere to the policies in the current East Central Community College Catalog and the Surgical Technology Student Handbook. Surgical Technology Program information is located in the East Central Community College Catalog and on the Healthcare Education website at https://www.eccc.edu/surgical-technology 103 EAST CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY FACULTY ADVISORS Mrs. LeAnn Shirley Director/Instructor Surgical Technology Program (2001) A.A.S., East Central Community College Email: [email protected] Office: Rives 106B Mrs. Kristie Pilgrim Instructor for Surgical Technology Program (2001) A.A.S., East Central Community College Email: [email protected] Office: Rives 107N 104 EAST CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY (ST) Advisors: Mrs. LeAnn Shirley, Mrs. Kristie Pilgrim Surgical Technology is an instructional program that prepares an individual to serve as a member of the surgical team to work with surgeons, anesthesiologists, certified registered n