CAREER EXPLORATION IN SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY

Catalog description

This course is for students considering Surgical Technology as a career. It is an orientation to the Surgical Technology Program and will cover the role of the surgical technologist as a provider of care, career options, student requirements, required educational preparation and national certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST). Basic surgical technology skills and the concepts of sterile technique and surgical conscience will be presented. Ethical and legal responsibilities to the patient will be included. At the end of this course the student will be able to make an informed decision about his/her suitability for a career in surgical technology. A grade of "C" or better is required in order to apply to the Surgical Technology Program.