Surgical Technology Program
Surgical Technology
Central Sterile Processing- Certificate
Surgical Technology- AAS Degree
Surgical Assisting - Certificate - Level II
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 Materiel Management (IAHCSMM). Those students passing the exam are allowed to use the title Certified Registered Central Service Technician.
Your first step is to be admitted to Collin College.
The following tabs contain information you should consider before applying to the program.
Curriculum
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Certificate - Central Sterile Processing |
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First Semester |
Online Didactic Courses |
Lec |
Lab |
Hours |
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HPRS |
1370 |
Central Sterile Processing II |
3 |
1 |
3 |
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HPRS
HPRS |
1470
1471 |
Central Sterile Processing I
Central Sterile Processing III |
4
4 |
1
1 |
4
4
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Total Hours |
11 |
3 |
11 |
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Second Semester |
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Clinical Course |
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HPRS |
1561 |
Clinical - Health Services / Allied Health / Health Sciences, General (Capstone – 400 Clinical Hours) |
0 |
0 |
5 |
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Total Hours |
0 |
0 |
5 |
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GRAND TOTAL HOURS |
11 |
3 |
16 |
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- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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 for the program were developed based on the national curriculum and standard job descriptions.
Your first step is to be admitted to Collin College.
The following tabs contain information you should consider before applying to the program.
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Collin County Community College District |
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First Semester |
Hours |
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ENGL |
1301 |
Composition1 |
3 |
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BIOL |
2401 |
Anatomy and Physiology I1 |
4 |
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HPRS |
1204 |
Basic Health Profession Skills |
2 |
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SPCH |
1311 |
Introduction to Speech Communication2 |
3 |
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Total |
12 |
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Second Semester |
Hours |
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BIOL |
2402 |
Anatomy and Physiology II |
4 |
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PHIL |
2303 |
Introduction to Formal Logic3 |
3 |
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PSYC |
2301 |
General Psychology4 |
3 |
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HITT |
1305 |
Medical Terminology I |
3 |
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Total |
13 |
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SECOND YEAR |
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First (Summer) Semester |
Hours |
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SRGT |
1409 |
Fundamentals of Perioperative Concepts and Techniques |
4 |
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SRGT |
1271 |
Basic Skills of Surgical Technology (Local Need) |
2 |
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Total |
6 |
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Second (Fall) Semester |
Hours |
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HPRS |
2300 |
Pharmacology for Health Professions |
3 |
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SRGT |
1441 |
Surgical Procedures I |
4 |
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HITT |
1303 |
Medical Terminology II |
3 |
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SRGT |
1461 |
Clinical – Surgical Technology I |
4 |
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Total |
14 |
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Third (Spring) Semester |
Hours |
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BIOL |
2420 |
Microbiology for non-science majors |
4 |
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SRGT |
1171 |
Transition to Practice for the Surgical Technologist |
1 |
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SRGT |
1442 |
Surgical Procedures II |
4 |
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SRGT |
2130 |
Professional Readiness |
1 |
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SRGT |
2561 |
Clinical – Surgical Technology II |
5 |
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Total |
15 |
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GRAND TOTAL |
60 |
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1. No course substitutions |
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2. May substitute SPCH 1315 or SPCH 1321 |
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3. May take ARTS 1301, ARTS 1303, ARTS 1304, |
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4. May substitute SOCI 1301 |
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.
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 Tesing dates, click the link For more information please call 214-491-6215 or 972-548-6679
Association of Surgical Technologists
6 W. Dry Creek Circle, Suite 200, Littleton, CO 80120
Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting
6 W. Dry Creek Circle, Suite 210, Littleton, CO 80120
The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
25400 U.S. Highway 19 North, Suite 158, Clearwater, FL 33763