Surgical Technology - Camden County College

Surgical Technology from Camden County College is a Campus Certificate Surgery degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. This Surgical Technology certificate program will prepare students for a career in surgical technology. Graduates will earn 36 credits and demonstrate entry-level knowledge and skill in surgical case preparation and peri-operative patient care. Graduates of the program will demonstrate technical skills by assembling and preparing common equipment, supplies and instrumentation used in surgical procedures. Program Goals To provide a concentration of course work appropriate for surgical technicians. To prepare students to qualify to take a national examination for certification in the surgical technology field. To prepare students for continued academic preparation in surgical technology at the associate degree level through the College. Program Student Learning Outcomes At the end of the program the graduate will be able to: 1. Integrate ethical and professional behaviors in the operating room and sterilization/central supply. 2. Apply standard operating procedures and aseptic techniques in the practice of surgical technology . 3. Integrate and apply basic science, practical knowledge and skills in the performance of surgical technology. 4. Manage procedures and processes of inventory control in sterile environment. 5. Identify resources, obtain and critically evaluate information. Employment Opportunities Operating rooms in general and specialty hospitals Labor and delivery suites Outpatient surgical centers Private employment by physicians Hospital instrument processing departments View more details on Camden County College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Surgery courses.