Program Description
The surgical technology diploma program prepares students for employment in a variety of positions in the surgical field. The surgical technology diploma program provides learning opportunities which introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and technical knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. In addition, the program provides opportunities to upgrade present knowledge and skills or to retrain in surgical technology. Graduates of the program receive a surgical technology diploma and are qualified for employment as surgical technologists as well as eligible to sit for the Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) examination through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).
Program Accreditation
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Educational Programs (CAAHEP) as recommended by the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/TSA).
1361 Park Street Clearwater FL 33756
www.caahep.org
Certification Information
Graduates of the Surgical Technology program are eligible to take the Certified Surgical Technologist exam through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).
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Admission Requirements
| Minimum Required Age |
17 |
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| High School Diploma or GED Required |
Yes |
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| Placement Scores for Regular Admission (Accuplacer) |
English |
Reading |
Math |
Algebra |
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60 |
55 |
34 |
N/A |
Other Conditions for Admission
Students participating in coursework in Surgical Technology may be required to successfully pass criminal background checks and drug screening procedure as prescribed by the college or clinical institutions in which clinical experience will be performed.
Location(s)
Waycross
Basic Skills
Occupational Courses
Total Credit Hours: 57