Allied Health
Associate of Applied Science • 61 Credit Hours
Surgical technologists are allied health professionals who are an integral part of the team of practitioners providing surgical care to patients in health care facilities.
*Program currently seeking accreditation from CAAHEP. An on-site visit is scheduled for August 24, 2023.
CAAHEP:
mail@caahep.org
(727) 210-2350
9355 – 113th St. N, #7709
Seminole, FL 33775
The surgical technologist works under the supervision of a surgeon to facilitate safe and effective conduct of invasive and minimally invasive surgical procedures. The surgical technologist ensures that the operating room environment is safe, that surgical supplies and equipment are functioning properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety and outcomes.
Surgical technologists possess expertise in the theory and application of aseptic technique and combine the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and the implementation of tools and technology to facilitate a physician’s performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. This will ensure optimal conditions for patient health and recovery.
The program is designed to prepare competent entry-level surgical technologists in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains.
Program Learning Outcomes:
1. Define and relate the underlying principles of surgical technology including anatomy and physiology, microbiology, pharmacology, surgical instrumentation, surgical equipment, surgical supplies, and operating room skills.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of and the ability to apply the principles of aseptic technique.
3. Demonstrate the practical and critical thinking skills required to work as a competent surgical technologist in the three
operative phases of surgical case management.
4. Demonstrate the role of a surgical technologist according to the ethical principles and legal requirements of the surgical technology profession.
5. Demonstrate the appropriate and professional skills of interpersonal communication with all patients and members of the healthcare team.
The college adheres to an open admission policy which means applications with a high school diploma or GED are eligible for admission. Applicants with neither a high school diploma nor GED may be admitted on a conditional basis.
