The WWTC Surgical Technology major is a ten-month program or academic year, which consists of approximately 1200 hours of instruction, which consists of 50% classroom student and 50% laboratory practice/clinical participation. Surgical Technologists are integral members of the surgical team who work closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, registered nurses and other surgical personnel. They prepare the operating room with sterile supplies, such as drapes, sutures, sponges, electro-surgical devices, suction tubing, and surgical instruments. During surgery, the Surg Tech's primary responsibility is to pass instruments and other needed items to facilitate the surgical procedure. They may also assist the surgeon on the procedure by holding retractors, cutting sutures, and keeping the operative area visible and dry.
Surgical Technology students participate in clinical experience in at least two of the larger area hospitals and also take field trips to metropolitan healthcare facilities, which broaden the overall educational experience. Clinical sites are not assigned to ensure closest travel for each student . Extensive travel may be required. Students who successfully complete the program are eligible to take the National Certifying Exam for Surgical Technologists. Certification is recognized nationally, whereas licensure (LPN) is controlled by individual states.
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Instructor
Terri Laymon
Special Considerations
Many areas of employment are available for the Surgical Technologist. However, it may be necessary to relocate or commute to find employment in this occupational area since the hospitals in the immediate WWTC district do a limited number of surgical procedures. Also, many facilities require their surgical department employees to take emergency call to cover the evening, night, and weekend hours. This involves carrying a pager and being wtihin a designated time for quick response back to the hospital in the event that an emergency surgery needs to be performed during non-staffed hours. If a graduate is employed by a facility that does not provide coverage for non-staffed hours, or performs only elective or voluntary procedures, this is not an area of concern.
Curriculum/Hours
| Core Medical Terminology | 45 | |
| Anatomy and Physiology | 120 | |
| Surgical Technology Orientation | 15 | |
| Core Employability Skills | 30 | |
| Introduction to Surgical Technology | 30 | |
| Essentials of Surgical Asepsis | 60 | |
| Surgical Care Management | 120 | |
| Surgical Technology Clinical Practicum I | 60 | |
| Surgical Patient Care and Skills | 45 | |
| Surgical Pharmacology | 30 | |
| Microbiology and Wound Healing | 30 | |
| Surgical Procedures I | 90 | |
| Surgical Procedures II | 75 | |
| Disaster and Emergency Preparedness | 15 | |
| Surgical Technology Clinical Practicum II | 210 | |
| Surgical Technology Clinical Practicum III | 210 | |
| TOTAL HOURS | 1,185 |
College Credit
College Credit is available for this major.
Cost
| Tuition - In-District | $3,200 |
|---|---|
| Tuition - Out-of-District | $3,555 |
| Supply Fees | $2,014 |
Student Organization
Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) is a service organization for high school and adult students of industrial programs. HOSA provides opportunities for students to enhance their personal and leadership qualities through individual and group projects and through skill competitions which are held on local, state, and national levels.
For more information on this Career Major, contact Student Services
at 405.452.5500. or email the instructor at tlaymon@wwtech.org