Associate of Applied Science | 64 credits

Health Science Division
Jordan Campus
General Information 801-957-4073
Program Information 801-957-6207
Program Website
Academic and Career Advising

Program Faculty
Program Coordinator/Faculty, Assistant Professor - Gregory Maughan
Clinical Coordinator/Faulty, Assistant Professor - Jana Mitchell
Adjunct Faculty - Sierra Singleton

Program Description
The Surgical Technology Program requires students to acquire entry-level knowledge in the field of surgical technology. Students will demonstrate excellent skills competencies, and develop professional interpersonal skills and attitudes required for successful employment and work successfully in the operating room. Students will prepare to become competent entry-level Surgical Technologists.

Graduates are required to take the National Certification Examination administered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA). Passing the national examination qualifies the individual as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST®)

Career Opportunities
The Surgical Technologist is an individual with specialized education who functions as a member of the surgical team in the role of scrub person assisting with surgical procedures, creating and maintaining the sterile surgical field and setting up and handing the instruments, sutures and other equipment needed to do the procedure. They are also responsible for care of the instruments before and after the procedure. Employment opportunities are available in hospitals, surgical centers, labor and delivery, and physician’s surgical suites. The Surgical Technologist must be in good physical and mental health to withstand rigors of the job. Enrollment in the Surgical Technology program is limited to the number of available clinical sites.

Transfer/Articulation Information
Please see the Surgical Technology program advisor. Call 801-957-6215 for an appointment.

Estimated Cost for Students
Tuition and student fees: http://www.slcc.edu/student/financial/tuition-fees.aspx

Books: Up to $500
Supplies: Lab/clinical notebooks $25, Lab PPE $50, Passport photo $10, Identification $10
Course Fees: $30 Lab Fee SURG 1200, $30 Lab Fee SURG 1500, $180 Clinical Fee SURG 1510, $290 Certification Exam SURG 1600
Others: Complio compliance: package $30, criminal background check $15, drug screen $40, CPR and immunizations variable. Clinical transportation variable.

Estimated Time to Completion
Time to completion is 5 semesters, including pre-requisites, based on a full-time minimum of 12 credits per semester. Less than 15 credits per semester will increase time to completion.

Program Entry Requirements
GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

• Be admitted to SLCC as a matriculated student. See http://www.slcc.edu/apply/index.aspx
• High School Graduate or equivalent
• For transfer credit, complete all the required steps in the SLCC Transfer Evaluation process: http://www.slcc.edu/transcriptevaluation/. Be sure to submit transcripts for ALL colleges and universities where prerequisite coursework has been completed. This process may take 6-8 weeks and must be completed before a student’s application will be considered.
• Complete SLCC placement exam, or submit current SAT/ACT test scores, if MATH and ENGL course work have not been transferred to SLCC (required before you are able to register for classes that have MATH and ENGL courses as prerequisites). See: www.slcc.edu/testing.

SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM SELECTIVE ADMISSIONS APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Program course prerequisites are as follows (Courses listed below or equivalent transfer credit, AP or CLEP) must be completed with a C grade or better with the exception of BIOL 2320 and BIOL 2325 which must be completed with a C+ grade or better within the past five years. AP Credit: AP scores of 3 or higher for a prerequisite course will be considered for admission into the program; however, this does not guarantee acceptance into the program. Please see the Surgical Technology program academic advisor with questions.
• Any Composition (EN) course
• MATH 1010   Intermediate Algebra (QS) or any QL designated course
• BIOL 2320  Human Anatomy & BIOL 2325  Human Anatomy Lab (If you are taking anatomy at SLCC, you must take BIOL 1610  College Biology I (LS) & BIOL 1615  College Biology I Lab first w/C grade or better.)
• COMM 1010  Elements of Effective Communication (CM) or COMM 2110  Interpersonal Communication
• MA 1100  Medical Terminology
• PSY 1100  Lifespan Human Growth and Development (SS) or FHS 1500  Lifespan Human Development (SS) or PSY 1010  General Psychology (SS)
• HS 2050  Cultural, Legal and Ethical Issues in Health Care (HR)
• Applications for admission to the Surgical Technology program are accepted only during open submission periods. Please see the School of Health Sciences web page for application and current submission dates. http://www.slcc.edu/hs/index.aspx
• The Surgical Technology program uses a merit-based, competitive admission process. We accept one cohort of up to 18 students every Summer semester, and one cohort of 18 early enrollment high school students every Fall
• See the Surgical Technology webpage for essential information regarding completion of application and additional requirements at http://www.slcc.edu/surgicaltech/. Application submission does not guarantee admission to the program. Students should see the Surgical Technology academic advisor for further information.
• Must be at least 18 years of age at time of entry in the clinical portion of the program to enter the operating room.

SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Once admitted into the program, students may be required to complete the following to receive a full offer toward matriculation.

1. Immunizations
2. Background Check
3. Drug Screening
4. American Heart Association BLS Provider CPR certification

*Please note: Additional conditions may need to be met depending on program, please see program website for details.
Please see http://www.slcc.edu/surgicaltech/index.aspx for specific admissions information and processes.

Specialized Program Accreditation
Salt Lake Community College Surgical Technology program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs. (www.caahep.org)

25400 U.S. Highway 19, North, Suite 158
Clearwater, FL 33763
Phone: 727-210-2350
Fax: 727-210-2354

Program Student Learning Outcomes	Related College-Wide Student Learning Outcomes
	1 - Acquire substantive knowledge 2 - Communicate effectively 3 - Develop quantitative literacies 4 - Think critically & creatively 5 - Become a community engaged learner 6 - Work in professional & constructive manner 7 - Develop computer & information literacy 8 - Develop lifelong wellness
Demonstrate competent entry-level surgical technology skills in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains.	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Comprehend material needed to sit for the National Board Exam for Surgical Technologists and Surgical Assists.	3, 4
Demonstrate the ability to scrub in the primary role in Diagnostics, General, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Otorhinolaryngology, Genitourinary Orthopedic, Oral and Maxillofacial, Plastic and Reconstructive, Ophthalmic, Peripheral Vascular, Cardiovascular and Neurological specialties.	2, 3, 4
Produce evidence of a minimum of 120 surgical cases in a clinical experience under the supervision of an experienced surgical technologist. Show 30 cases in General Surgery. 20 of the cases must be in the First Scrub Role. Show 90 cases in various surgical specialties. 60 of the cases must be in the First Scrub Role and evenly distributed between a minimum of 5 surgical specialties. Demonstrate progression in First and Second Scrubbing surgical procedures of increased complexity as the student moves towards entry-level graduate abilities.	1, 2, 3, 4, 7
Employ effective communication skills including reading, writing, speaking and listening skills as necessary in the surgical setting.	1, 2, 4, 6
Demonstrate critical thinking, reasoning, problem solving, anticipation, and prioritization skills in the surgical setting, in order to effectively create and organize the sterile field for efficiency, safety and conservation of financial resources.	4, 5
Build a sense of civic engagement in order to work with others in a professional and constructive manor in the medical arena.	1, 5, 6
Develop an understanding of the ability to meet the individual needs of diverse patient populations including ethnicity, religion, disability, medical history or condition, gender, age and sexual orientation.	1, 2, 5, 6
Develop a strong surgical conscience in students, placing the patient first always.	1, 2, 4, 5