Supervised clinical practice in area operating rooms include participating in procedures in general surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, ophthalmology, otorhinolaryngology, plastic surgery, urology, orthopedics, neurosurgery, thoracic surgery, cardiovascular, and peripheral vascular surgery. The program includes both didactic instruction and supervised clinical practice in all areas required by the ARC/STSA (in collaboration with CAAHEP). A cumulative GPA of 2.5 is required, as well as a grade of C or higher in all program courses. The open enrollment courses may be taken prior to entry into the limited enrollment courses.
The degree program consists of open enrollment courses (general education and division specific) and program specific courses with limited enrollment. The Surgical Technology program is designed to be completed in five (5) semesters on a full-time basis. The surgical technologist helps to meet the needs of patients in the operating rooms of hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, physician offices, diagnostic facilities and other agencies where surgery is performed. To ensure proper surgical case management, the surgical technologist prepares and passes all sterile instruments during the surgical procedure while maintaining the sterile field and anticipating the needs of the surgeon.
A surgical technologist works together with the surgeon, registered nurse, and anesthesiologist as a member of the surgical team. The Surgical Technology program at Sinclair Community College has been CAAHEP approved since 1998 and offers the opportunity to prepare for a career as a member of a surgical team. To become an important member of the surgical team, elbow toĮlbow with the surgeon, making a meaningful difference in people's lives. Surgical Technology SUT.S.AAS Associate of Applied Science - 60 Credit Hoursĭepartment: Surgical Technology Effective as of Fall 2021
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