Program Description
The surgical technology degree program prepares students for employment in a variety of positions in the surgical field. The surgical technology degree 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 associate of applied science degree 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).
Retention Data
According to the 2017 Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting Annual Report, the retention is 100%.
Pass Rate Data
According to the 2017 Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting Annual Report, the OAE pass rate is 64.7%.
Admission Requirements
| Minimum Required Age |
16
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| High School Diploma or GED Required |
Yes |
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| Placement Scores for Regular Admission (Next Gen Accuplacer) |
English |
Reading |
Math |
Algebra |
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249 |
236 |
N/A |
245 |
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
General Education Core (Required Minimum: 15 Semester hours)
Area I - Language Arts/Communication (3 hrs)
Area II - Social/Behavioral Sciences (3 hrs)
Area III - Natural Sciences/Mathematics (3 hrs)
Choose one of the following:
Area IV Humanities/Fine Arts (3 hrs)
Specific General Education Core Elective (3 hrs)
Choose an additional course from Area I, II, III, or IV (3 hrs)
Non-Occupational Courses
Occupational Courses
Total Credit Hours: 70