Surgical Tech Technical Diploma to Associate Degree Bridge

Surgical Tech Technical Diploma to Associate Degree Bridge - Associate Degree

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 or 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.

Program Code: 105122BRGZ New at NWTC

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Offered At:

Green Bay

How do I get started in this program?

Requirements for Program Entry

Apply at www.nwtc.edu/apply.
Submit the following:
High school transcript (or GED/HSED transcript).
NWTC College transcript.
If your cumulative GPA is below 2.6, complete or submit a placement evaluation.
Complete these prerequisite courses and requirements (unless already completed):
American Heart Association BLS Provider CPR course.
Caregiver background check, CPR certification, vaccine records.
Functional Abilities Inventory.
Tip! Our admission advisors will assist you through every step. Have questions? Connect with NWTC Admissions at start@nwtc.edu or 920-498-5444.
Complete caregiver background check. A fee is charged for this service. Must be completed to be accepted to the program.

What are my courses?

If you are a surgical technologist technical diploma NWTC graduate looking to advance your career, apply your knowledge and work experience to the Associate Degree program. You’ll take less classes and finish faster than if you took the full program on its own.

Total Credits

Social Science Course Options (the Recommended Program Course is Identified with an *):

10809122 - Intro to American Government 3
10809172 - Intro to Diversity Studies * 3
10809166 - Intro to Ethics 3
10809196 - Intro to Sociology 3
10809195 - Economics 3

Curriculum Note: Students must earn a "C" or higher in all 10-512-XXX courses; 10-806-189, Basic Anatomy; 10-501-101, Medical Terminology; 10-801-196, Oral Interpersonal Com; and 10-801-136, English Composition . A student who withdraws or receives a grade lower than a "C" in a program course (10-512-XXX) may apply for re-entry into the program. Consideration for re-entry will be at the discretion of the re-entry team.
Your remaining courses may vary depending on when you completed the technical diploma.

Program Outcomes

Apply healthcare and technological science principles to the perioperative environment.
Maintain principles of sterile technique in the surgical environment.
Provide a safe, efficient, and supportive environment for the patient.
Prepare the patient, operating room, and surgical team for the preoperative phase.
Perform intraoperative case management in the scrub role.
Perform postoperative case management.
Function as an ethical, legal, and professional member of the healthcare team as determined by governing bodies.

What careers are in my future?

Employment Potential

A graduate of this program will have the potential for employment in a hospital, out patient surgery, private practice, or clinical setting as a:

Surgical Technologist
Central Supply Technician
Claims Approver
Private Scrub Technologist
Scrub Surgical Technologist
Second Assisting Technologist
Laser/Endoscopic Technician
Tissue/Organ Procurement
Material Manager
GI Technician
OB Technician
Surgical Sales Representative
Vet Technician
Surg Tech Instructor

What's next after graduation?

Start here. Finish at a four-year.

NWTC transfer programs are offered through collaborative agreements with our four-year college and university partners.

See where your associate degree credits will transfer.

What else do I need to know about the program?

Note

Required to complete Surgical Technologist Technical Diploma from NWTC.

Accreditation

The Surgical Technologist Program is accredited by Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Accreditation Review Committee on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.

ARC/STSA – Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting 19751 East Mainstreet, Suite #339 Parker, CO 80138 (303)694-9262 info@arcstsa.org

CAAHEP – Commission of Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs 9355 113th St. N, #7709 Seminole, FL 33775 (727)210-2350 mail@caahep.org

Minimum Expectation: To prepare entry-level Surgical Technologists who are competent in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains to enter the profession.

Program Outcomes: The goal of the Surgical Technologist Program is to provide students with the opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to gain employment as entry level surgical technologists and become contributing members of the health care team. All goals are developed to prepare competent entry-level surgical technologist in the cognitive, psychomotor, and affective learning domains.

This will be accomplished by (1) preparing competent graduates in the cognitive, psychomotor, and affective learning domains (2) meeting or exceeding the criteria set forth in the current CAAHEP standards and guidelines for the Accreditation of Education Programs in Surgical Technology.