Surgical Technology - Montana State University - Great Falls College of Technology

Surgical Technology from Montana State University - Great Falls College of Technology is a Campus Associate Surgery degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. What is a Surgical Technologist? Surgical Technologists , often referred to as ?scrub nurse?, ?scrub tech? or ?operating room tech?, are integral members of the operating room team. Their role includes assisting the physician during surgery by preparing and handling instruments, equipment, supplies and medications. Job Opportunities: Surgical Technologists usually work within the operating room itself which may offer specialization in specific fields such as orthopedics, plastics, ENT, ophthalmic or cardiovascular. However technologists may qualify for work within various medical fields such as: dental assistants, veterinary assistants, procurement technicians and instrument processing technicians without much more education than on the job training. As medical technology advances, so do the opportunities for the working surgical technologist. Curriculum: The curriculum is designed as hybrid courses of lab, classroom, online instruction and surgery clinicals to provide theoretical foundations of operating room techniques. The student will learn skills in a competency-based clinical lab and apply learned skills in the clinical facilities. Within the operating room, the student will observe, and then participate in a supervised position. The student will then be expected to advance to a high level of independence by their internship. Students who enter the program are required to rotate through clinical sites. Some clinical rotations are outside of the Great Falls area. Transportation and housing costs are the responsibility of the student. Upon completion of the Surgical Technology Program, students will be prepared to begin a career as a surgical technologist . Students are prepared to sit for the national examination to become a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST). The Surgical Technology Program will meet or exceed Accreditation Review Committee on Education in Surgical Technology (ARC-ST) benchmark standards on student retention, CST exam results, graduate job placement, employer satisfaction, and graduate satisfaction. OUTCOMES ? GRADUATES ARE PREPARED TO: Work with surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, and other health professionals in providing direct or indirect patient care while demonstrating positive work ethic, professionalism and appropriate interpersonal skills in the surgical setting. Practice professional, value directed actions based on didactic and clinical knowledge, ethical principles and legal standards as a member of the surgical team. Organize surgical instrumentation, supplies, and equipment in an efficient manner while utilizing principles of aseptic technique for physical preparation and maintenance of the surgical environment. Perform under pressure in stressful and emergency surgical situations. Demonstrate understanding of biomedical sciences and technology as they apply to the patient focused events that occur in the operating room. View more details on Montana State University - Great Falls College of Technology . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Surgery courses.