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Surgical Technologists are allied health professionals who are an integral part of the team of medical practitioners providing surgical care to patients. The profession of Surgical Technology has grown to meet the continuing demand for well-educated, highly skilled, and versatile individuals who work with the surgeon and other professionals to deliver the highest possible level of patient care.
The Surgical Technologist possesses expertise in the theory and application of aseptic technique and combines the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, instrumentation and technologies to facilitate a physician's performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.
Seward County Community College offers an 11-month Certificate and a two-year Associate in Applied Science degree.
Career Opportunities
Employment of Surgical Technologists is expected to grow faster than the average for all occupations through the year 2010. Most surgical technologists are employed in operating rooms; however, they also work in delivery wards, clinics, surgery centers, and offices of physicians and dentists who perform outpatient surgery. A few, known as private scrubs, are employed directly by surgeons.
Advising
Your SCCC Surgical Technology department advisor will help you plan your course of study and outline the specific requirements for completion of a certificate or degree program. You need to contact the Admissions Office to visit the campus and meet with an advisor at the time of your visit.
Lab and Computer Facilities
At the SCCC Epworth Allied Health Education Center, students have access to a surgical technology skills laboratory to develop the necessary competencies needed to provide patient care. A computer laboratory has state-of-the-art computers for student use including internet access also.
Accreditation
The Surgical Technology program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs.
35 East Wacker Drive, Suite 1970
Chicago, Illinois 60601-2208
312-553-9355
email: caahep@mcs.net
http://www.CAAHEP.org
Admission Procedures
Applicants should apply beginning Dec. 1. SCCC accepts a class annually, with classes beginning in August. Selection criteria and procedures for the Surgical Technology program are available to all prospective applicants. Applications are accepted until the program is full.
Seward County Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or handicap in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities.
The information enclosed in this form may be changed or modified at any time to correspond to decisions of the SCCC Board of Trustees, local, state or federal requirements. This information should not be construed as being contractual in nature.
| Surgical Technology Program Requirements Certificate in Surgical Technology Students successfully completing the certificate or A.A.S. Surgical Technology program become eligible to apply to take the National Certifying Examination for Surgical Technologists. |
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| Communications: (6 credit hours) English Composition 1 Public Speaking (fall) |
Min. # Hours 3 3 |
| *Medical Terminology (fall) | 3 |
| Human Anatomy (fall) | 3 |
| Human Physiology (Spring) | 4 |
| Surgical Technology I (fall) | 10 |
| Pharmacology for the Surgical Technologist (Spring) | 3 |
| Surgical Technology II (Spring) | 10 |
| Surgical Technology III (Summer) | 7 |
| Certificate Requirements TOTAL | 42 Hours |
| *General education courses may be taken prior to admittance to the surgical technology program or concurrently with the surgical technology courses. They must be taken prior to OR during the semesters indicated once admitted to the program. | |
| Associate in Applied Science Degree This two-year option builds upon the formal Surgical Technology Certificate Program to allow the Surgical Technologist the opportunity to complete the Associate in Applied Science degree. |
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| Course(s) | Min. # Hours |
| *Communication Elective | 3 |
| *Computer Technology Elective | 3 |
| *Microbiology | 5 |
| *Electives from Math & Science, Humanities, Social & Behavioral Science, and Physical Education Activity Courses | 9 |
| TOTAL Required Credit Hours for A.A.S. | 62 hours |
For More Information or to arrange a campus visit, contact:
Surgical Technology Program Coordinator
Seward County Community College
P.O. Box 1137
Liberal, KS 67905-1137
Telephone: (620) 417-1411
Toll-free: (800) 373-9951 ext. 1411
carmen.sumner@sccc.edu