Surgical Technology, AS

Program Description

Surgical Technologists are integral members of the surgical team who work closely with surgeons, registered nurses, and anesthesia personnel. Surgical Technologists are also responsible for assembling and organizing all the specialized instruments, equipment and tools needed for a wide variety of surgical procedures. They are experts in sterile technique and are responsible for maintaining the sterile field during surgery.

Learning Outcomes

This program prepares entry-level Surgical Technologists who are competent in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains to enter the profession. Upon successful completion of the program, the graduate will:

1. Apply principles of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, and microbiology to perioperative patient care.
2. Distinguish the elements, action, and use of medications and anesthetic agents used during the perioperative experience.
3. Demonstrate safe practice in the role of Surgical Technologist.
4. Display competence in technical skills and aseptic technique in the perioperative environment.
5. Practice responsible and accountable behavior within the role and competencies of the Surgical Technologist.
6. Organize the intraoperative environment efficiently as a member of the surgical team.
7. Apply learned knowledge and skills in the cognitive, psychomotor, and affective domains to become nationally certified as a Surgical Technologist.

The Surgical Technology Program at CT State Community College Gateway Campus is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA). The program is accredited by the: Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), www.caahep.org, 9355-113th St., N, #7709, Seminole, FL 33775. Phone: (727) 210-2350. Fax: (727) 210-2354. Email: mail@caahep.org. Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting: 19751 East Main Street, Suite #339, Parker, CO 80138, Phone: (303) 694 - 9262, Email: info@arcstsa.org

The Surgical Technology Program at CT State Community College Housatonic Campus is licensed by the Connecticut Board of Regents. The program is seeking accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), www.cahep.org,  Address: 9355-113th St., N, #7709, Seminole, FL 33775, Phone: 727-210-2350. Fax: 727-210-2354 Email: mail@caahep.org.  

Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting
Address: 19751 East Main Street, Suite #339, Parker, CO 80138, Phone: 303-694-9262, Email: info@arcstsa.org 

The Surgical Technology Program at CT State Community College Housatonic Campus has a site visit scheduled for pursuing initial accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org). This step in the process is neither a status of accreditation nor a guarantee that accreditation will be granted.

Surgical Technology is a selective admission program. Detailed information regarding selective admission events, requirements, and deadlines is available on the CT State Selective Admissions Webpage.

Pre-Admission Course Requirements

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minimum grade of C

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minimum grade of C+

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it is strongly recommended that students take one of the MATH prerequisite for CHEM 1110 Concepts of Chemistry

Degree Requirements

Pre-admission requirements are included below and on the Admissions tab.

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It is strongly recommended that students take one of the MATH prerequisites for CHEM 1110 Concepts of Chemistry.