Surgical Technology - Spokane Community College

Surgical Technology from Spokane Community College is a Campus Associate Surgery degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Program Description The Surgical Technology program prepares students to function in cooperation with the surgeon and nurses in the operating room performing duties that are vital for the safety and care of surgical patients. Students must have knowledge and skills in surgical aseptic techniques for preparation and use of materials during a surgical procedure. Students also must be able to relate to patients and other people in the field. Using reasonable judgment when working in emergency surgical situations is required. At the completion of the program, students will be able to accept the responsibility expected of the surgical technologist as a beginning staff employee in the operating room. Prior to graduation, students will sit for the National Certifying Examination for Surgical Technologists for qualification as a certified surgical technologist (CST). Program Goals Apply knowledge and skills of biological sciences in preparing and implementing operating room procedures. Identify and apply the concepts of medical ethics in relationship to the patient, physician and health facility. Recognize and apply the knowledge of legal implications of their actions as it relates to themselves, the physician and the medical facility. Identify and utilize surgical instruments, equipment, sutures, dressings and medications in the operating room according to minimal established competencies. Comprehend surgical terminology utilized within the operating room environment. Apply the concepts of social sciences in relating to patients, and other members of the health team. Identify professional inter-relatedness & inter-dependency of all segments of the health care delivery system. Career Opportunities Inpatient/outpatient surgery, maternity unit, central service, physician's office, vendor representative View more details on Spokane Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Surgery courses.