Health Professions Institute

Advanced Surgical Technology

Prerequisites:  High school diploma or GED, two letters of recommendation from current or former supervisors attesting to competency in surgical technology, documentation of at least 125 surgical procedures as a first scrub, graduation from a non-CAAHEP accredited surgical technology program or verification of on-the-job surgical technology training prior to March 1, 2000. Candidates must successfully complete a pre-assessment test.

Designed as an alternate route for current surgical technologists wanting to obtain the Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential, this 250-hour program combines course work and surgical skill reviews. The curriculum includes medical terminology, microbiology, pharmacology, surgical procedures, asepsis and patient care practices.

Credentials

The attainment of a professional credential verifies that the surgical technologist demonstrates a broad general knowledge of the field and is capable of performing the responsibilities demanded by almost any surgical suite in the country. Prospective employers can utilize the credential as a benchmark for screening the most qualified candidates. Only students who have completed training offered by CAAHEP-accredited programs are eligible to sit for the national certification exam, which is a requirement for credentialing. The Surgical Technology Program at ACCC is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon recommendation by the Accreditation Review Committee of Surgical Technologists. (ARC-ST)

 

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Call for information – 609/343-5650