Associate of Applied Science – Surgical Technology
Become part of the operating room environment!
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- Gain the necessary knowledge and skills required to practice in the operating room environment.
- Students study topics that include hospital organization, safety and legal issues, anatomy and physiology, aseptic technique, surgical procedures.
- Additionally, our program includes an externship where you will have the opportunity to experience the Surgical Technology profession firsthand, working closely with patients, doctors, administrators and other healthcare personnel.
Employment Projections
- 700 new Surgical Technologists jobs will be added in Arizona from 2014-2024.(1)
- 21% growth in Arizona from 2014-2024 which is much faster than the national average for all occupations.(1)
Employment Options
- Surgical technologists, also called operating room technicians or scrub techs are an integral part of the healthcare team, working under the supervision of a surgeon assisting in surgical operations.
- About 70 percent of Surgical Technologists work in hospitals.(2)
- Clinics
- Surgical Centers
What classes will I take?
Here are just a few classes you will take during the Surgical Technology program:
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Introduction to Surgical Technology
- Surgical Techniques
What are typical class hours?
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Here are just a few of the classes you will take during the Surgical Technology Program:
Anatomy and Physiology
Introduction to Surgical Technology
Surgical Techniques
71.5 CREDITS – 1610 CLOCK HOURS – 90 WEEKS
The Surgical Technology program is designed to provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills required to practice in the operating room environment. The surgical technologist is an integral part of the operating room team. Surgical technologists work under the supervision of a surgeon and an operating room nurse to ensure that the operating room environment is safe, equipment is functioning properly and that during the operative procedure all team members are maximizing patient safety. Students study topics that include hospital organization, safety and legal issues, anatomy and physiology, aseptic technique, surgical procedures. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will have acquired the skills required for entry-level positions in a variety of settings.
Brookline College prepares students in the Surgical Technology diploma program to take certification and/or licensure exams related to their program of study.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of the Surgical Technology diploma program, graduates will contribute to the areas of:
- Discuss the responsibilities of the Surgical Technologist and show sensitivity to diversity in this field.
- List the qualities that a surgical technologist should possess and explain patient confidentiality.
- Demonstrate communication and interpersonal skills in the OR when relating to others.
- Describe how to meet basic human needs in relation to patients and families along with describing safety measures in the health care facility.
- Define and interpret medical terminology, describe surgically treated diseases and disorders of the body system, and define and identify structural characteristics of basic anatomy and Physiology, general regions of the human body, and principles of cellular functions.
- Describe the organization of the surgical suite, methods of chemical and physical disinfecting of the surgical environment, and the surgical technologist legal responsibilities in the handling of drugs, solutions, and medications.
- Identify the composition of the surgical team, OSHA requirements relating to patient and staff safety, and methods of patient transportation. State the purpose of patient identification, the purpose of the consent, and responsibilities of informed consent.
- Categorize the team members according to the scrubbed and “unscrubbed” along with applying the principles of aseptic technique as it relates to infection.
- Demonstrate proficiencies in gowning, gloving, identifying and applying the proper surgical attire, and masking along with basic techniques of surgical draping the surgical regions.
- They will obtain CPR in accordance with American Heart Association.
- Perform sponge, needle, and instrument counts before, during, and after a procedure.
- List and describe various suturing procedures, identify various surgical instruments according to surgical procedures, and describe the various roles of the scrubbed and “unscrubbed” personnel.
Residential Program Requirements:
| Program Concentration – 49.5 Credits – 1275 Contact Hours | Credit Hrs | Lecture Hrs | Lab Hrs | Practicum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STM 101 Introduction to Surgical Technology | 5.5 | 75 | 25 | 0 |
| STM 102 Principles and Practice of Surgical Technology I | 5.5 | 75 | 25 | 0 |
| STM 103 Principles and Practice of Surgical Technology II | 5.5 | 75 | 25 | 0 |
| STM 200 Surgical Techniques I | 4 | 25 | 75 | 0 |
| STM 201 Surgical Techniques II | 4 | 25 | 75 | 0 |
| STM 202 Surgical Techniques I | 4 | 25 | 75 | 0 |
| STM 203 ST Clinical Externship | 12 | 0 | 0 | 540 |
| General Education -12 Credits -180 Contact Hours | Credit Hrs | Lecture Hrs | Lab Hrs | Practicum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open English | 3 | 45 | 0 | 0 |
| Open Math | 3 | 45 | 0 | 0 |
| Open Soc Science - Social/Behavioral Science (Psych) | 3 | 45 | 0 | 0 |
| Open Soc Science – Social/History/Political Science | 3 | 45 | 0 | 0 |
| Additional Course Requirements -19 Credits - 290 Contact hours | Credit Hrs | Lecture Hrs | Lab Hrs | Practicum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIO 175 Anatomy & Physiology I | 3 | 45 | 0 | 0 |
| BIO 180 Anatomy & Physiology II | 3 | 45 | 0 | 00 |
| HA 100 Medical Terminology | 3 | 45 | 0 | |
| MCR 130 Introduction to Microbiology | 3 | 45 | 0 | 0 |
| PD 299 Professional Development | 3 | 45 | 0 | 0 |
| SS 100 Student Success | 3 | 45 | 0 | 0 |
| CST 101 CST Prep Class | 1 | 20 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 71.5 | 770 | 300 | 540 |
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Surgical technologists, also called operating room technicians or scrub techs, are an integral part of the healthcare team, working under the supervision of a surgeon assisting in surgical operations. Prior to an operation, they help prepare the operating room, set up surgical instruments, sterile drapes, and assemble and check surgical equipment. They ensure that the operating room is safe, that equipment functions properly and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety.
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