Surgical Technology - Camden County College

Surgical Technology from Camden County College is a Campus Associate Surgery degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Surgical technologists who are graduates of an approved surgical technology program are eligible to receive college credit for their post secondary education. All applicants to this program must take a required core of courses consisting of a minimum of 39-40 credits taken at Camden County College . Surgical technologists are eligible to apply for a maximum of 22 additional college credits toward an Associate in Applied Science Health Science degree: Surgical technology Option, through portfolio assessment. Program Goals To expand career mobility by enhancing previously acquired technical skills with biological and social science based theoretical knowledge. To enhance earning potential in the surgical technology field as a result of academic degree attainment. To provide students with a foundation in general education. To earn an associate degree in applied science that enables the student to find employment as a surgical technician. Program Student Learning Outcomes At the end of the program, the graduate will be able to: 1. Use aseptic technique. 2. Communicate in both written and oral formats. 3. Apply the scientific method of inquiry to analyze problems and draw conclusions from evidence and data. 4. Identify resources, obtain and critically evaluate information. 5. Model ethical professional behaviors in the role of a health care professional. Employment Opportunities Operating rooms in general and specialty hospitals Outpatient surgical centers Labor and delivery suites Hospital instrument processing departments View more details on Camden County College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Surgery courses.