Surgical Technology - Manchester Community College - Manchester

Surgical Technology from Manchester Community College - Manchester is a Campus Associate Surgery degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Program Design The Surgical Technology associate degree program provides education and training in surgical technology, a healthcare specialty whose practitioners are members of a surgical team, trained to work primarily in the operating room in cooperation with surgeons and nurses. Surgical technologists prepare the OR for use, maintain a sterile environment, hand instruments to the surgeon, maintain records and assist with patient care. The program begins each September and continues through 21 months, including a required summer session. Surgical Technology (SUR*) classes and clinical rotations are scheduled only during the day. Pre-clinical and general education courses are campus-based. Summer session and clinical courses are scheduled at area hospitals including Connecticut Children?s Medical Center, Hartford Hospital, Hospital of Central Connecticut, Manchester Memorial Hospital, University of Connecticut Medical Center and Baystate Health System. Due to standards set by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), students are advised that the healthcare facilities to which they are assigned for clinical rotations may require that they submit to a criminal background check before beginning their clinical experiences. Manchester Community College cannot be responsible for finding an alternate clinical placement for a student who fails to pass the background check. A student who is unable to complete the required clinical experience will be unable to complete the requirements for the associate degree in Surgical Technology but may be able to apply some or all of the credits completed to an associate degree in General Studies. Students are advised to meet with a counselor to discuss degree completion requirements. Graduates are prepared, eligible and encouraged to take an examination administered by the Association of Surgical Technologists to achieve the status of Certified Surgical Technologist . Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of all Surgical Technology degree program requirements, graduates will 1. Serve as a member of a surgical team in providing high quality care in the operating room or other surgical environment. 2. Perform highly-specialized skills by integrating basic knowledge of surgical techniques and application of problem-solving procedures. 3. Demonstrate interpersonal skills and communicate effectively with patients and other healthcare professionals. 4. Demonstrate ability to protect patients? rights and privacy by displaying good judgment, integrity and a professional manner. 5. Prepare for and successfully complete the examination for certification as a surgical technologist (CST). View more details on Manchester Community College - Manchester, CT . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Surgery courses.