The philosophy of the surgical technology program is based on the following beliefs:
We believe that the surgical technologist occupies an essential role in the total pattern of patient care; that the surgical technologist can gain certain knowledge and technical skills in a specific period of time in a well planned education program which will enable him/her to assist nurses, surgeons and anesthesia providers in the care of the surgical patient.
We believe that emphasis should be placed on the specific role of the surgical technologist as a member of the surgical team. The surgical technologist does not replace the nurse, but assists the surgeon and the nurse by performing technical duties for which he/she has been trained and educated.
We believe that both instructor and student must understand the duties of the surgical technologist in relationship to their respective roles on the health care team.
We believe that the curriculum is an ongoing process which requires educators in both nursing and the technical specialties to work together in developing the total surgical team concept; that these educators contribute their expertise to the unified purpose of nursing preservation and the restoration of health in our community.