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Associate of Applied Science Degree im Chirurgietechniker

Southern Technical College


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USA (Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika)

Studienformat

Campus

Kurssprache

Englisch

Studienbereiche

Gesundheitswissenschaften, Medizin

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Associate-Abschluss

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Beschreibung des Programms

Do you have what it takes to work in a pressure-filled environment that requires close attention to even the smallest details? Take the first step with an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Surgical Technician program. This program is designed to prepare students to work as a surgical technician in a lifesaving team in a fast-paced, challenging setting, in several healthcare facilities including hospitals, medical centers and public or private surgical centers. Finish in as fast as 24 months, and be ready to take the certification exam in surgical technology given by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).

Southern Technical College provides hands-on quality education in their Associate of Applied Science Degree in Surgical Technician program. Surgical Technician students will learn about the surgical profession and will develop the fundamental concepts and principles (aseptic technique) necessary to successfully participate on a surgical team. The topics will include an introduction to preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative principles of surgical technology, and an introduction to intraoperative pharmacology and the concepts of anesthesia administration utilized in the surgical environment. In addition, basic surgical furniture, equipment and supplies are presented. The student will be able to identify by name, the common equipment and surgical supplies including suture, needles, drains, catheters and dressing and discuss when and why these devices are necessary. The anatomy and physiology of the major systems are covered, with emphasis on the digestive system, integumentary system musculoskeletal system, cardiovascular and reproductive system. This program will also address the surgical wound, various incisions, suture material the wound healing process and how to handle specimens. Before graduation students will spend 500 total hours in two externships, working with a surgical team.

Informationen über das Institut

Southern Technical College provides education and training in a variety of medical and technical areas that enable graduates to obtain entry-level employment. As a student at Southern Technical College, you will have the opportunity to learn in several different ways. Choose from a variety of career training programs taught by industry professionals, flexible schedules to fit your needs and experience a class environment designed around different learning styles.

At Southern Technical College we strive to provide an education that will prepare students to pursue successful careers and lead enriched lives.

Based on the current market demands, we seek to provide the most relevant knowledge to our students and strive to ensure that our technology, our curriculum and our faculty are in touch with today’s and tomorrow’s industry needs.

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