Surgical Technology

Graduates of the Surgical Technology program are entitled to an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree and are eligible to sit for the national certification examination administered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA). Those students passing the certification exam are allowed to use the title Certified Surgical Technologist.

 

800.707.0057

3 West Dry Creek Circle
Littleton, CO 80120

 

The Surgical Technology program operates under the standards of the Accreditation Review Committee on Education in Surgical Technology

 

303.694.9262

19751 East Mainstreet, Suite #339
Parker, CO 80138

 

The Collin College Surgical Technology program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs.

 

727.210.2350

9355 - 113th St. N, #7709
Seminole, FL 33775

Employment Within Six (6) Months of Graduation

Pass Rates

 

Physical Standards:

1. Ability to bend and stoop; able to stand and/or sit for long periods of time in one location with minimum/no breaks
2. Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds to assist moving patients
3. Ability to refrain from nourishment or restroom breaks for periods up to 6 hours or more
4. Demonstrate sufficient visual ability enough to load a fine (10-0) suture onto needle holders with/without corrective lenses and while wearing safety glasses
5. Demonstrate sufficient peripheral vision to anticipate and function while in the sterile surgical environment
6. Hear and understand muffled communications without visualization of the communicator’s mouth/lips within 20 feet
7. Hear activation/warning signals on equipment
8. Ability to detect odors sufficient to maintain environmental safety and patient needs
9. Manipulate instruments, supplies and equipment with speed, dexterity and good eye-hand coordination
10. Ambulate/move around without assistive devices
11. Able to assist with and/or lift, move, position and manipulate the patient who is unconscious with or without assistive devices

Communication/Comprehension standards:

1. Communicate and understand fluent English both verbally and in writing, including health care information in order to communicate effectively with surgeons and staff to assure patient safety
2. Exhibit social skills necessary to interact effectively with surgeons, patients, families, Co-workers and supervisors of the same or different cultures such as respect, politeness, tact, collaboration, teamwork and discretion

Mental/Attitudinal standards:

1. Possess short and long term memory sufficient to perform tasks such as, but not limited to, mentally tracking surgical supplies and performing anticipation skills intra-operatively
2. Able to make appropriate judgment decisions
3. Demonstrate the use of positive coping skills under stress
4. Demonstrate calm, appropriate and effective responses, especially in emergency situations
5. Exhibit positive interaction skills during patient, staff and faculty interactions

Visit the Surgical Technology, AAS page to review course descriptions.

 

First Year

First Prerequisite Semester

BIOL 2401 - Anatomy and Physiology I¹ (Gen Ed: Mathematics/Natural Sciences)

ENGL 1301 - Composition I (Gen Ed: Communication)

HPRS 1204 - Basic Health Profession Skills

SPCH 1311 - Introduction to Speech Communication (Gen Ed: Program Option - see Speech options)

 

Second Prerequisite Semester

BIOL 2402 - Anatomy and Physiology II

HITT 1305 - Medical Terminology I

PSYC 2301 - General Psychology² (Gen Ed: Social/Behavioral Sciences)

GEN ED - Humanities/Fine Arts Course (Gen Ed: Humanities/Fine Arts)

 

Second Year

First (Summer) Semester

SRGT 1271 - Basic Skills of Surgical Technology

SRGT 1409 - Fundamentals of Perioperative Concepts and Techniques

 

Second Semester

HITT 1303 - Medical Terminology II

HPRS 2300 - Pharmacology for Health Professions

SRGT 1441 - Surgical Procedures I

SRGT 1461 - Clinical - Surgical Technology I

 

Third Semester

BIOL 2420 - Microbiology for Allied Health Sciences

SRGT 1171 - Transition to Practice for the Surgical Technologist

SRGT 1442 - Surgical Procedures II

SRGT 2130 - Professional Readiness

SRGT 2561 - Clinical - Surgical Technology II (Capstone)

 

Total Credit Hours: 60

 

1. No course substitutions

2. May substitute SOCI 1301

Costs are estimated and are subject to change. Visit the Tuition and Fees page for more information.

 

• In-Program Tuition (Not Including Pre-Requisites):
  • Collin County Residents: $2,777 + Lab Fees
  • Texas Out-of-County Resident: $3,937 + Lab Fees
• Book Bundle (Cengage Unlimited): $229
• Scrubs: $25-50 per set, may by vary by selection. 
• Clinical Readiness: $135 (includes: background check, drug screening, and immunization tracking)
• Certification Exam Package: $250 

 

Please attend an information session for the most up to date program costs.

 

Additional financial information can be obtained from the Student Financial Services website.

Visit the Student Financial Services page

Donna Smith

Director of Surgical Professions

DRSmith@Collin.edu

972.548.6854

 

Rhonda Green
Professor/Clinical Coordinator of Surgical Technology
RGreen@Collin.edu

214.491.6216