Surgical Technologist
Surgical Technologists handle instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during surgical procedures and work closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, registered nurses, and other surgical personnel to deliver patient care before, during, and after surgery. This major combines classroom instruction, laboratory practice, and clinical experience to ensure that each graduate meets entry-level competencies as a Surgical Technologist
Goal: To prepare competent entry-level surgical technologists in the cognitive (knowledge), Psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains.
Direct-Teacher Led Class
SOC Code: 29-2055.00
Gainful Employment Disclosure
In 2018, WWTC’s Surgical Technology students passed the Association of Surgical Technology National Certification Exam at 17%.
Surgical Technology Application Packet
Curriculum / Hours
| Anatomy and Physiology | 120 |
| Core Employability Skills | 30 |
| Core Medical Terminology | 45 |
| Disaster and Emergency Preparedness | 15 |
| Essentials of Surgical Asepsis | 60 |
| Introduction to Surgical Technology | 30 |
| Microbiology and Wound Healing | 30 |
| Surgical Case Management | 120 |
| Surgical Patient Care | 45 |
| Surgical Pharmacology | 30 |
| Surgical Procedures I | 90 |
| Surgical Procedures II | 75 |
| Surgical Technology Practicum I | 30 |
| Surgical Technology Practicum II | 210 |
| Surgical Technology Practicum III | 240 |
| Surgical Technology Orientation | 15 |
| Total Hours | 1185 |
Cost
| Tuition - In District | $3,200 |
| Tuition - Out of District | $3,555 |
| Fees | $1,197 |
| Supplies | $100 |
| Books | $724 |
Student Organization
Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) is a national student organization for high school and adult students that promotes career opportunities in the healthcare industry to enhance the delivery of quality healthcare to all people. 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.
The Surgical Technology program of Wes Watkins Technology Center is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs. Upon the recommendation of the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA), the program has been placed on Probationary Accreditation as of January 16, 2019.
CAAHEP
25400 US Highway 19 North, Ste. 158
Clearwater, FL 33763
727-210-2350/FAX 727-210-2354
www.caahep.org
