Surgical Technology - Rolla Technical Institute

Surgical Technology from Rolla Technical Institute is a Campus Certificate Surgery degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Surgical Technology is a 1-year program of classes (both traditional and laboratory settings), and clinical externship. A Surgical Technologist will learn aseptic techniques; instrumentation; surgical procedures; and direct patient care before, during, and after surgery. The program includes didactic and clinical instruction, as well as clinical hospital rotations. Surgical Technology Mission Statement The purpose of the RTC Surgical Technology Program is to prepare students who have demonstrated the necessary desire, aptitude, strength of character and maturity to pass the National Certification Exam for Surgical Technology, and to obtain and hold a Surgical Technologist position. The goal of this program is to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to become a competent and certified entry level Surgical Technologist . This will be accomplished by (1) preparing graduates in the cognitive, psychomotor, and affective learning domains, and (2) meeting or exceeding what is required according the Core Curriculum of Surgical Technology . Areas of Study: Principles of Aseptic Technique Prepare Items for Sterilization Assemble & Arrange Sterile Supplies Pass Sterile Supplies & Instruments to the Surgeon Prepare the Operating Room for Surgery Positioning & Draping the Surgical Patient Urinary Catheterization Scrubbing, Gowning & Gloving Transporting Patients Operating Autoclaves Identifying the Instruments & Supplies Identifying & Handling Medications Sponging, suctioning, irrigating, and retracting tissues Assist during surgical procedures from beginning to end View more details on Rolla Technical Institute . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Surgery courses.