Surgical Technology
Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting
(ARCSTSA)
19751 E. Mainstreet, Suite 339, Parker, CO 80138
Phone: (303) 694-9262
Email: info@arcstsa.org
www.arcstsa.org
Sistina Taele
Selective Admission Specialist
Selective Admissions
Phone:
708-709-3517
Google Voice:
708-232-0960
staele2@prairiestate.edu
General Overview
This program prepares students to work as surgical technologists in the operating room, labor and delivery, ambulatory surgical care centers, cardiac catheterization laboratories, physician’s offices or central supply units. Surgical technologists work under medical supervision to facilitate safe and effective performance of invasive surgical procedures aimed at optimizing patient safety. Graduates may sit for the Surgical Technologist national certification exam administered through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).
This program begins only in the Fall Semester and takes one year to complete. It is essentially a 40-hour per week day-time program which includes both classes and clinical labs. Clinicals will be held in hospital operating rooms with students working with a preceptor. Students must have their own transportation to travel to a hospital site within a 45-mile radius. Upon completion of the program, students will take the certification examination administered through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) to become a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST). Student will not be reimbursed for travel or work completed at their assigned clinical site. The student cannot and will not be used as an employee. (Per ARC/STSA)
With an increasing demand for surgical technologists, opportunities are plentiful. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor, surgical technology is one of the fastest growing professions; demand is expected to increase 43 percent in the next five to ten years. Many hospitals offer sign-on bonuses; on-call responsibility also carries a monetary perk.
The pass rate on the Surgical Technology certification exam
Number formally admitted each year: 16
Career Opportunities
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program, surgical technologists jobs are projected to grow at the faster than-average rate of 9 percent through 2028. The median annual wage for surgical technologists is $47,486.
- Operating rooms
- Emergency rooms
- Ambulatory surgical care centers
- Labor and delivery
- Cardiac catheterization laboratories
- Physicians’ offices
- Central supply units
- Sales
The Surgical Technology program has an application deadline of June 1st. Students must be 18 years of age, complete placement testing, and submit transcripts and proof of high school diploma or GED by the application deadline. Contact the Enrollment Services Office for an application packet at (708) 709-3517 or visit Room 1160.
Degrees and Certificates
View the curriculum for each program in the current Academic Catalog. You can also access the entire catalog online. An archive of previous catalogs and addenda is also available.
Please visit Career Programs and Transfer Degrees, where you will find information describing the requirements needed to complete a degree or certificate.
Courses
A listing of course descriptions is available in the current Academic Catalog. For a listing of when courses are offered, consult the current course schedule or WebAdvisor.
New AAS Surgical Technology Program
Please note: This program has special admissions requirements. Contact Enrollment Services to obtain a copy of the Surgical Technology Information and Application Procedures booklet.
This program prepares students to work as surgical technologists in the operating room, labor and delivery, ambulatory surgical care centers, cardiac catheterization laboratories, physician’s offices, or central supply units. Surgical technologists work under medical supervision to facilitate safe and effective performance of invasive surgical procedures aimed at optimizing patient safety.
Curriculum
The program begins in the fall, and takes one year to complete. It is a 40-hour per week daytime program, which includes both classes and clinical labs. Clinicals are held in hospital operating rooms where students will work hands on with a preceptor. Students are responsible for their own transportation to hospital sites within a 45-mile radius.
The program meets national standards for surgical technology and has been approved by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). Graduates may sit for the surgical technologist national certificate exam administrated by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).
Gainful Employment Disclosure
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that “prepares students for
gainful employment in a recognized occupation” to disclose certain information about
these programs. For more
information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who have completed
the program, and other
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We hope that this
information is helpful in making informed choices about your education.
Accreditation Information
This program meets nationally established standards for Surgical Technology. It has been approved by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).
ILL State Law 225 ILCS 46/25 regarding mandatory drug screen and background check. We must include statement that not passing one or both would prevent student from attending clinical portion of the program, thus, preventing them from graduating.
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
1361 Park St.
Clearwater, FL 33756
(727) 210-2350
Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting
(ARCSTSA)
6 Dry Creek Circle
Littleton, CO 80120
Phone: (303) 694-9262
www.arcstsa.org
Program Requirements
All courses must be completed with a C grade or better
| BIO 221 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 |
| BIO 222 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 |
| BIO 211 | Microbiology | 4 |
| COMM 101 | Principles of Communication | 3 |
| ENG 101 | Composition 1 | 3 |
| HLTH 102 | Workplace Issues for Allied Health | 1 |
| HLTH 105 | General Medical Terminology | 3 |
| HUMAN 101 | Humanities and Fine Arts | 3 |
| PSYCH 102 | Human Growth and Development: Life Span | 3 |
| SRT 102 | Patient Care I | 2 |
| SRT 103 | Patient Care II | 1 |
| SRT 110 | Introduction to Surgical Technology | 7 |
| SRT 120 | Surgical Procedures I | 5 |
| SRT 122 | Applied Surgical Procedures I | 1 |
| SRT 130 | Surgical Procedures II | 6 |
| SRT 132 | Applied Surgical Procedures II | 2 |
| SRT 140 | Surgical Procedures III | 6 |
| SRT 142 | Applied Surgical Procedures III | 2 |
| SRT 298 | Surg Tech Seminar | 4 |
| SRT 299 | Appl Surg Procedures IV | 2 |
| students must complete NBSTSA exam Program Total |
66 Credits |
|
Tuition & Fees
| In-District Residents: $143.50 +$30.50 fee = $174 per credit hour x 66 credit hrs = $11,484 | |
| $ 75 per credit hour surcharge for Surg. Tech x 38 credit hours = $2850 | |
| Program Lab Fees = $785 | TOTAL Tuition and Fees = $15,119 |
$240 CST Exam and AST membership fees
Heather Pevion
Assistant Professor/Coordinator
708-709-3780
Monique Campbell
Assistant Professor/Clinical Coordinator
708 709-3713
- Note: Certificate will no longer be offered after August 1, 2019
Surgical Technology, Certificate and AAS
This program combines courses in general and surgical technology education with learning
experiences in hospitals and health agencies. Graduates of the Associate in Applied
Science Surgical Technology degree program may apply to take the National Board for
Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) national certification examination
for certification. Students must complete BIOL 222,221,and 211 with a grade of C or
better prior to admission into the surgical technology program. Students are also
encouraged to complete as many general education courses as possible before enrolling
in the Surgical Technology Program.
Please note: This program has special admissions requirements. Contact Enrollment Services to obtain a copy of the Surgical Technologist Application Procedures Booklet.
This program prepares students to work as surgical technologists in the operating room, labor and delivery, ambulatory surgical care centers, cardiac catheterization laboratories, physician’s offices, or central supply units. Surgical technologists work under medical supervision to facilitate safe and effective performance of invasive surgical procedures aimed at optimizing patient safety. This program meets nationally established standards for surgical technology. It has been approved by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).
This program begins only in the fall semester and takes one year to complete. It is essentially a 40-hour per week, day-time program, which includes both classes and clinical labs. Clinicals will be held in hospital operating rooms with students working with a preceptor. Students must have their own transportation to travel to a hospital site within a 45-mile radius. Upon completion of the program, students will take the certification examination administered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) to become a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST).
Learning Objectives (as approved by CAAHEP & ARC/STSA)
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Describe the professional attributes of a beginning surgical technologist
- Utilize medical terminology correctly when communicating with other members of the surgical team
- Identify breaks in sterile techniques throughout all phases of the surgical procedure.
- Retrieve computer generated documents
- Utilize knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and microbiology throughout all phases of the surgical procedure
- Achieve eligibility to site for the National Certification Examination
- Perform the duties of a Surgical Technologist on routine minor and major surgical procedures with the skills and abilities of a safe beginning practitioner