Surgical Technologist - Henry Ford Community College

Surgical Technologist from Henry Ford Community College is a Campus Associate Surgery degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. The Surgical Technologist is an Associate in Applied Science degree program designed to prepare individuals for employment as entry level surgical technologists. In the first year of the program, students complete the basic technical and academic support courses. The second year focuses on advanced technical courses and the clinical component of the program. There are two major clinical courses in the second year of the program. Students will spend approximately 600 hours in a variety of diverse, quality clinical settings. This program meets the Standard Program Guidelines for Clinical Case Requirements. Surgical technologists are allied health professionals who are an integral part of the team of medical practitioners providing surgical care to patients in a variety of settings. The surgical technologist works under medical supervision to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures. This individual works under the supervision of a surgeon to ensure that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. A surgical technologist possesses expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique and combines the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to facilitate a physician's performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. Career Opportunities Surgical technologists work in operating and delivery rooms, emergency room facilities, and the ambulatory care areas of hospitals and other medical institutions. They may also work in clinics and physicians' offices. Many surgical technologists are employed directly by surgeons and specialize in fields such as orthopedics, etc. Demand for surgical technologists should remain strong due to the rising population of older persons, the segment of the population with the greater frequency of health care needs. Information regarding career placement and job success is available through either the Health Careers Office or the HFCC Placement Office. A representative job profile for a surgical technologist can be obtained through the Health Careers Office. Students requiring accommodation should directly contact the HFCC Assisted Learning Services. Helpful qualities for surgical technologists include: a strong sense of responsibility an ability to work well with others emotional stability an ability to respond quickly an ability to be orderly and work quickly an ability to work well under stress View more details on Henry Ford Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Surgery courses.