Surgical Technologist
288 Hours
Estimated learning time
Self-Paced
Progress at your own speed
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About the Program
Description
Surgical Technologist program teaches you to collaborate with and support surgeons, nurses, and other healthcare professionals during surgical procedures. Exam fee included.
Clinical Requirements
Case Documentation within 2 years of exam pass date, including minimum 125 surgical cases
State Restrictions: CT, DC, ID, MA, MN, ND, NM, NV, NY, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TX, WI
Topics
- professionalism in allied health
- introduction to human anatomy and medical terminology
- surgical technology
Prerequisites
- Web browser with internet connection, Course registration & payment, Employer/Clinical Sponsorship � Applicants to these programs MUST provide verification that an Employer or Clinical Site has agreed to accept the applicant in efforts to fulfill �surgical case� requirements required for Tech in Surgery (TS-C) certification before enrollment. With this Sponsorship, the student must be guaranteed to perform a minimum of required surgical cases during the term of enrollment or immediately upon completion of their Medcerts program., Your MedCerts Student Clinical Site Form must be submitted to MedCerts prior to enrollment. Completed Case Documentation including a minimum of 125 surgical cases, required for full TS-C national certification, issued through the NCCT, Students not enrolled in an employer or academic sponsored program must complete this clinical requirement before attempting the TS-C national certification exam.
Content Material Titles
- Introduction to Human Anatomy & Medical Terminology: A Course Companion (MedCerts) - 1st Edition eText and Workbook By Paul Reuter and Valerie Weiss Surgical Technology: Principles and Practices (Elsevier, Copyright 2022) by Joanna Kotcher-Fuller
Total Cost: $5,000
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Academic Excellence
Earn necessary number of credit hours for completing this content
Professional Program
Launch of Career
Tech in Surgery - Certified (TS-C)
Hone Important Skills
Total Upgrade
Such as Operating room procedures, Surgical equipment handling, Sterilization techniques, Surgical instruments, Anesthesia assistance, Preoperative preparation, Postoperative care, Aseptic techniques, Surgical procedures, Patient safety.
Outcomes
Beginner- uphold sterility in surgical environments.
- manage the inventory of medical supplies and equipment.
- Aid healthcare practitioners during surgical procedures.
- Prepare biological specimens for laboratory analysis.
- Sterilize medical instruments and equipment.
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