Surgical Technology Certificate
Surgical Technology Associate Degree

Surgical Technology is a dynamic and exciting allied health profession. The surgical technologist is a vital member of the allied health field of professionals who work closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, registered nurses, and other personnel delivering surgical patient care.

Columbus State Community College offers a four-quarter academic/laboratory/clinical Certificate Surgical Technology program concurrent with a six-quarter academic/laboratory/clinical quarter Associate of Applied Science Degree program.

The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredits the Certificate and Associate Degree programs. Graduates are eligible to obtain national certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) upon successful examination administered by the Liaison Council on Certification for the Surgical Technologist (LCC-ST).

Upon completion of the Surgical Technology Certificate, the student will be able to:
• Demonstrate knowledge and practice of basic patient care concepts.
• Demonstrate the application of the principles of asepsis in a knowledgeable manner that provides for optimal patient care in the operating room.
• Demonstrate basic surgical case preparation skills in the sterile processing role (STSP) and transportation/communication role (STTC).
• Demonstrate the ability to perform the role of first scrub (STSR) and second scrub (STSR2) on basic surgical cases.
• Demonstrate responsible behavior as a health care professional.

Upon completion of the associate degree in Surgical Technology, the graduate will be able to:
• Demonstrate all competencies required for the certified Surgical Technologist (CST). Demonstrate advanced knowledge and practice of patient care techniques.
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of sterile and surgical technique.
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge and practice in the role of the first scrub (STSR) and second scrub (STSR2).
• Demonstrate knowledge and practice of circulating skills and tasks (STAC).
• Demonstrate knowledge relating to operating room emergency situations.
• Demonstrate advanced organizational skills.
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge in one or two surgical specialty areas.
• Demonstrate a professional attitude.

Specific Program Admission Information

Listed below are additional requirements for admission to the Surgical Technology Program.

College Placement Testing
• Placement testing into MATH 104 or completion of MATH 103. A student who has college algebra transfer credit (grade of “C” or better) is not required to take placement test.
• Placement testing into ENGL 101 or ENGL 111 or completion of ENGL 100. Student who has college transfer credit for ENGL 101 is not required to take placement test.
• Placement testing above the reading requirements or completion of DEV 044. Student who has college transfer credit for ENGL 101 is not required to take placement test.
Course Completion of the Following:
• High school graduate or GED equivalency
• High school biology (grade of “C” or better) within the past five years or BIO 100 or BIO 101 (with a grade of “C” or better)
College Course Completion (or successful completion of equivalent approved training) for:
• CHEM 113 with a grade of “C” or better
• NURC 101 Nurse-Aide Training Program
• NURC 102 Patient Care Skills I
• HIMT 121 Advanced Medical Terminology
• Grade Point Average of 2.5 or better in courses related to the Surgical Technology Plan of Study

Upon acceptance into the Surgical Technology, the following additional items are required to be completed by the student before registration for Autumn Quarter will be allowed:
• MULT 102 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
• Completed Health Records on file at the Health Records Office, including drug testing and back ground check.

Acceptance is conditional on the submission and clearance of student background history by Columbus State Community College’s Public Safety Department and drug screening clearance by the Columbus State Community College’s Health Records Office.

Students may obtain additional information at the program information sessions or by visiting www.cscc.edu/surgtech or by contacting the Department of Health, Dental and Veterinary Programs at (614) 287-3655.
 

Statement Regarding Infectious Diseases

Students in this program perform clinical work on real people. Columbus State does not discriminate against students, faculty, or patients in any way, or based on color, creed, national origin, gender, disability or sexual preference. The patient populations with whom we work come from all walks of life,; thus students may be exposed to many types of communicable diseases. These are not limited to, but may include, Hepatitis (A, B, C or D), HIV/AIDS, TB, Measles, German measles, and Mumps.

All students are required to have appropriate immunizations after they are admitted to the program (information is given to all admitted students). Additionally, although all precautions are taken to minimize exposure and risk, there is always a slight possibility that precautions may fail or that a student may accidentally expose him/herself. All students entering the program must be aware of this slight, but real, potential. All students are encouraged to have personal health insurance in effect by the first day of class.

Surgical Technology Certificate

Surgical Technology Associate Degree