Associate in Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Spokane Community College
USA,Washington
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24 Months
Duration
CAD 19,464/year
Tuition Fee
CAD 100 FREE
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USA, Washington
Type: College
Location Type: Semi-Urban
Founded: 1963
Total Students: 0 +
Campus Detail
Main Campus Address
1810 N Greene St, Spokane, WA 99217, United States
Associate in Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Program Overview
The Surgical Technology program prepares students to function in cooperation with the surgeon and nurses in the operating room performing duties that are vital for the safety and care of surgical patients. Students must have knowledge and skills in surgical aseptic techniques for preparation and use of materials during a surgical procedure. Students also must be able to relate to patients and other people in the field. Using reasonable judgment when working in emergency surgical situations is required.
At the completion of the program, students will be able to accept the responsibility expected of the surgical technologist as a beginning staff employee in the operating room. Prior to graduation, students will sit for the National Certifying Examination for Surgical Technologists for qualification as a certified surgical technologist (CST).
Learning Outcomes
- Apply knowledge and skills of biological sciences in preparing and implementing operating room procedures.
- Identify and apply the concepts of medical ethics in relationship to the patient, physician and health facility.
- Recognize and apply the knowledge of legal implications of their actions as it relates to themselves, the physician and the medical facility.
- Identify and utilize surgical instruments, equipment, sutures, dressings and medications in the operating room according to minimal established competencies.
- Comprehend surgical terminology utilized within the operating room environment.
- Apply the concepts of social sciences in relating to patients, and other members of the health team.
- Identify professional inter-relatedness & inter-dependency of all segments of the health care delivery system.
Application Fee
Application Fee: CAD 100 FREE Tuition Fee
CAD 19,464 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
Living Cost in Spokane Community College
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Funding
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