Program Description
The Surgery Technology program is an accredited program designed to meet the expanding demand of surgery and related healthcare departments. This is an exciting career opportunity that will prepare men and women to function as an integral part of the team of
healthcare practitioners, providing surgical care to the patient. The surgery technologist is under the supervision of the physician and/or registered nurse at all times. The program prepares students to develop expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique and combines knowledge of human anatomy and surgical procedures. Additionally, the program prepares competent entry-level surgical technologists in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains. Students learn how to implement surgical tools and technologies to facilitate a physician’s performance of invasive, therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. Students will spend a major portion of the training program in clinical practice, coordinated by the instructor. Clinical practice will take place regionally in hospitals, surgery centers, and physicians’ outpatient surgery. Students will need to provide
their own transportation to clinical sites.
Jobs & Careers
Potential Positions, Employment Outlook, Typical Tasks ... (more)
Program Costs
Tuition, Fees, Material and Supply costs ... (more)
Degree & Certificate Requirements
Courses Listed Alphabetically | Typical Student Schedule
The Surgery Technology program begins in winter quarter and ends the following spring quarter, totaling five consecutive quarters (not including summer). Students should meet with an advisor regarding their first quarter schedule. After the first quarter, the program instructor(s) will advise students on their schedule. The Surgery Technology courses are sequenced and require passage to progress to the next course.
(more)
Students may apply for a certificate upon completion and verification of all requirements and standards.
For more information see Requirements and Standards and Application Procedures
Utilize critical and logical thinking processes to evaluate and interpret requests from the surgical field while performing surgical procedures.
Understand current practices and demonstrate sound decision making to provide patient, staff and personal safety.
Strive for excellence in the Practice of Sterile Technique. Recognize and respond immediately to any breaks in sterile technique.
Work collaboratively and interact positively and appropriately with surgical team members and supervisors. Take responsibility for own learning.
Effectively write the P.A.E. (Program Assessment Exam)
Application & Registration
To be eligible for admission to the Bellingham Technical College Surgery Technology program, applicants must meet college admission requirements and submit additional materials, including a completed Criminal History Background Check verifying that there is not a history of child or adult abuse, financial exploitation of vulnerable adults, or other crimes against persons as defined in RCW 43.43 and evidence of high school graduation or its equivalent. Acceptable documents include a copy of your high school diploma, high school transcript, or GED certificate.
After acceptance into the Surgery Technology program, and prior to enrollment in SURG 120, the student is required to:
• Demonstrate satisfactory health status by a physical examination within the preceding six months, including current immunizations;
• Complete a urine test for prohibited substances. The test must screen for the following five drugs: amphetamines, cocaine, marijuana, opiates, and PCP;
• Possess and maintain a current CPR card. Minimum CPR required is Adult Heartsaver (3 hrs);
• Show proof of personal health insurance (student accident insurance is available); and
• Be eighteen (18) years of age prior to the start of the clinical coursework (SURG 120 and SURG 125)
For more information see Admissions
|
|
|
