Surgical Technology

Surg Tech Lab

Surgical Technology

Central Sterile Processing Certificate

Surgical Technology AAS Degree

Surgical Assisting Advanced Technical Certificate

Central Sterile Processing

The Certificate in Central Sterile Processing is a two semester program. Enrollment is limited and competitive. Admission to Collin College does not guarantee admission to the Central Sterile Processing Program.

Graduates of this program are eligible to sit for the national certification examination administered by the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM). Those students passing the exam are allowed to use the title Certified Registered Central Service Technician.

Getting Started

Your first step is to be admitted to Collin College.

The following tabs contain information you should consider before applying to the program.

Certificate Plan

Curriculum

Certificate - Central Sterile Processing

First Semester		Online Didactic Courses	Lec	Lab	Hours

HPRS	1370	Central Sterile Processing II	3	1	3
HPRS HPRS	1470 1471	Central Sterile Processing I Central Sterile Processing III	4 4	1 1	4 4
		Total Hours	11	3	11
Second Semester
		Clinical Course
HPRS	1561	Clinical - Health Services / Allied Health / Health Sciences, General (Capstone – 400 Clinical Hours)	0	0	5
		Total Hours	0	0	5

		*GRAND TOTAL HOURS*	11	3	16

Program Costs

Technical Standards

This field requires sitting/standing for prolonged periods, frequent walking and reaching (overhead, extensive and repetitive). Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills are needed. Attention to detail and ability to write legibly are necessary. Must have the ability to lift/push/pull greater than 50 pounds. May be exposed to fumes, chemicals, cold, nose, radiation, blood/body fluids, and infectious diseases.

Information Session

Information Sessions

Apply to the Program

Central Sterile Processing Application Packet

The AAS in Surgical Technology at Collin College is a 12 month program (Summer, Fall, Spring) that will prepare the student for entry-level as a surgical technologist. The course of study consists of approved courses from the Workforce Education Course Manual of Texas. These courses must be taken in full sequence to assure progression of content from simple to complex. The Surgical Technology curriculum is approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and modeled after the Association of Surgical Technologists national curriculum.

About

What is Surgical Technology

Surgical technologists work as members of a healthcare team alongside physicians and surgeons, registered nurses, and other healthcare workers.

Surgical technologists typically do the following:
- Prepare operating rooms for surgery
- Sterilize equipment and make sure that there are adequate supplies for surgery
- Prepare patients for surgery, such as by washing and disinfecting incision sites
- Help surgeons during surgery by passing them instruments and other sterile supplies
- Count supplies such as sponges and instruments to maintain a sterile environment

Once the operation is complete, surgical technologists may apply bandages and other dressings to the incision site. They may also help transfer patients to recovery rooms and restock operating rooms after a procedure.

Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor,
Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2014-15 Edition,
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/surgical-technologists.htm

Mission

Mission Statement

The Collin College Division of Health Sciences and Emergency Services Surgical Technology Program was established in 2008 to serve the needs of the health care community, the community at large, Collin County and the surrounding area. The Surgical Technology program and Collin College are committed to providing high quality education in the field of Surgical Technology and to provide the health care consumer with highly competent and motivated practitioners.

Program Goals

To prepare competent entry-level surgical technologists in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains.
To prepare students to function in a professional, caring, and ethical manner when providing patient care.
To prepare students to function as a part of the health care profession.
To prepare students to successfully complete the Surgical Technologist National Certifying Examination conducted by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.
To provide the community with professional, competent, desirable employees and entry-level Surgical Technologists.
To recruit and retain quality students who are enthusiastic and motivated to become professional, competent Surgical Technologists.
To admit the most qualified applicants according to the admissions policy each summer.

The Industry

Surgical technologists held about 98,500 jobs in 2012. Most surgical technologists work in hospitals. Some work in outpatient care centers or in offices of physicians who perform outpatient surgery.
Surgical technologists typically need a postsecondary certificate or an associate’s degree. Certification can be beneficial in finding a job as a surgical technologist.
Employment of surgical technologists is projected to grow 30 percent from 2012 to 2022, much faster than the average for all occupations. Advances in medical technology have made surgery safer, and more operations are being done to treat a variety of illnesses and injuries.
In 2012 the median wage earned nationwide for surgical technologists was $41,790, with a mean wage in Texas in 2012 of $42,940.

Graduate Outcomes

Graduate outcomes for the program were developed based on the national curriculum and standard job descriptions.

Advisory Committee

Clinical Affiliates

Accreditation

Getting Started

Your first step is to be admitted to Collin College.

The following tabs contain information you should consider before applying to the program.

Degree Plan

Collin County Community College District AAS Surgical Technology
Pre-Requisite First Year
First Semester			Hours
ENGL	1301	Composition1	3
BIOL	2401	Anatomy and Physiology I¹	4
HPRS	1204	Basic Health Profession Skills	2
SPCH	1311	Introduction to Speech Communication²	3

		Total	12

Second Semester			Hours
BIOL	2402	Anatomy and Physiology II	4
PHIL	2303	Introduction to Formal Logic³	3
PSYC	2301	General Psychology⁴	3
HITT	1305	Medical Terminology I	3
		Total	13

SECOND YEAR
First (Summer) Semester			Hours
SRGT	1409	Fundamentals of Perioperative Concepts and Techniques	4
SRGT	1271	Basic Skills of Surgical Technology (Local Need)	2
		Total	6

Second (Fall) Semester			Hours
HPRS	2300	Pharmacology for Health Professions	3
SRGT	1441	Surgical Procedures I	4
HITT	1303	Medical Terminology II	3
SRGT	1461	Clinical – Surgical Technology I	4
		Total	14

Third (Spring) Semester			Hours
BIOL	2420	Microbiology for non-science majors	4
SRGT	1171	Transition to Practice for the Surgical Technologist	1
SRGT	1442	Surgical Procedures II	4
SRGT	2130	Professional Readiness	1
SRGT	2561	Clinical – Surgical Technology II	5
		Total	15

		GRAND TOTAL	60

1. No course substitutions

2. May substitute SPCH 1315 or SPCH 1321

3. May take ARTS 1301, ARTS 1303, ARTS 1304,
ARTS 1313,DANC 2303, DRAM 1310, DRAM 2361,
DRAM 2361, ENGL 2322, ENGL 2323, ENGL 2327,
ENGL 2328, ENGL 2332, ENGL 2333, ENGL 2342,
ENGL 2343, ENGL 2351, FREN 2303, FREN 2304,
HIST 2311, HIST 2312, HIST 2321, HIST 2322,
HUMA 1301, HUMA 1305, HUMA 1311, HUMA 2319,
HUMA 2323, MUSI 1306, MUSI 1307, PHIL 1301,
PHIL 1304, PHIL 2306, PHIL 2307,PHIL 2321,
SPAN 2321 or SPAN 2322

4. May substitute SOCI 1301

Program Costs

Technical Standards

CAREER FUNCTIONAL ABILITIES REQUIREMENT

After initial acceptance to this program, all students are required to meet specific functional abilities, with or without accommodations, for successful completion of the program, and to function safely and effectively in the variety of the professional settings. The specific functional requirements are found in the Functional Abilities/Core Performance Standards document. Students who think they may not be able to meet the functional standards and need accommodation are encouraged to contact the college ACCESS department as soon as this program is of interest.

Information Session

Information Session Dates

Apply to the Program

Admission to the program is selective and competitive; students must apply for admission and meet all requirements of external clinical facilities participating in the program. Currently, the program accepts up to 24 students every Summer semester, depending on the availability of clinical sites.

These requirements include drug screens, background checks, selected immunizations and proof of personal health insurance. Students interested in the program should see an academic advisor for consultation and consult the college web site for more specific information. The application and admission process is outlined in the Admission Packet.

The deadline for submitting applications for the program is 4 P.M., on the second Friday of March each year, in the Health Science Building, H201.

PRE-ADMISSION TESTING

The Psychological Services Bureau (PSB) for Health Occupations Examination is used as an indicator of success in the program. The examination must be taken prior to the application deadline. More information is available in the program Admission Packet.

For PSB Testing dates, click the link For more information please call 214-491-6215 or 972-548-6679

Surgical Assisting

The Advanced Technical Certificate in Surgical Assisting is a one year program that begins in the fall semester. Classes are scheduled only on the Central Park Campus in McKinney, Texas, and are scheduled during the fall, spring, and summer semesters. Enrollment is limited and competitive. Admission to Collin College does not guarantee admission to the Surgical Assisting Program.

About

Once admitted, students complete 33 semester credit hours in prescribed courses. Both general education and specialty courses may have defined prerequisites set by either the college or the program. Progression in the Surgical Assisting Program requires passing specialty and core curriculum courses with a C or better in didactic courses and a B or better in the clinical courses. Students are advised to consult the website for the Curriculum Plan.

Pre-Requisite

This Advanced Technical Certificate begins in the fall semester. It is designed for Surgical Technologists and requires a current certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) from a CAAHEP accredited program, an Associate’s Degree or higher in a Science or Health Science discipline, and a minimum of 2 years’ experience as a working CST.

In addition, Certified Surgical Technologists with a minimum of two years’ experience who apply and do not possess a minimum of an Associate’s Degree will be responsible for passing a comprehensive exam of skills and content knowledge. Upon successful completion of the comprehensive exam along with the successful completion of the AAS Prerequisite courses, students will receive an AAS Surgical Technology. These AAS Surgical Technology students are eligible for admission into the Surgical Assisting Advanced Technical Certification Program beginning in the fall semester.