Sandhills Community College - Surgical Technology

Surgical Technology

	Surgical Technology Curriculum Description The Surgical Technology curriculum prepares individuals to assist in the care of the surgical patient in the operating room and to function as a member of the surgical team. Students will apply theoretical knowledge to the care of patients undergoing surgery and develop skills necessary to prepare supplies, equipment, and instruments; maintain aseptic conditions; prepare patients for surgery; and assist surgeons during operations.
	Graduates of this program will be eligible to apply to take the Liaison Council's Certifications Examination to Surgical Technologists. Employment opportunities include labor/delivery/emergency departments, inpatient/outpatient surgery centers, dialysis units/facilities, physicians' offices, and central supply processing units.
	The Surgical Technology program at Sandhills is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs. The Surgical Technology curriculum offers two options - a degree and a diploma program. Completion of the degree program is highly recommended as it prepares the graduate to be a practitioner with a broader knowledge base in this field of Surgical Technology.

Recomended High School Courses	English Composition Health Occupations Biology Anatomy & Psysiology Algebra
Program Entrance Requirements
Program Schedule	Day program Entrance fall semester May take general education courses prior to entrance
Degree	Associate in Applied Science or Diploma
Employment Opportunities	Operating Room Inpatient/Outpatient Labor/Delivery room Emergency Department Dialysis Units Physician's office Central Supply Medical sales Educator
Additional Program Information	Qualified applicants may sometimes outnumber available slots. Applicants having difficulty qualifying for this program may consider retest and alternative placement options. Students are responsible for additional costs involving supplies, medical exam, insurance, travel, National Board Examination, and membershipin National and local Association of Surgical Technologists. For more information about the Surgical Technology Program contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it at 910-695-3838 or via email at: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it