Wellness and Health Sciences - 21SA - Surgical Technology
Program Overview
Catalog Description
This is a limited-enrollment, day only program. Students are required to meet the screening requirements in effect at the time of screening. Students who screen and are accepted into a limited enrollment program will be required to complete the curriculum that is in place at the time of entrance into the program. If students who screen are not granted admission, they must rescreen and satisfy all screening and curriculum requirements in place for a future program start. See page 30 for more information about the CAREERS agreement. SCREENING DEADLINE: FIRST WEDNESDAY IN MARCH Surgical technologists are allied health professionals who are integral to the surgical team. They assist in the decontamination and set up of the operating rooms for each procedure, organize the necessary surgical and sterile supplies and equipment, and maintain the quality, safety, and efficiency of the sterile field throughout the surgery. Surgical technologists might also be involved in transporting patients to and from the operating room, assisting to position patients on the operating table, observing vital signs and checking charts. During the surgery, technologists help the surgical team with sterile gowns and gloves, they anticipate the needs of the surgeon by watching and understanding the steps and progression of the surgical procedure. They are accountable for the care of surgical instrumentation and equipment before, during, and at the completion of surgical cases. Graduates of the program are qualified to take the Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) Examination given by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA). To complete an A.A.S., students must complete the required general education courses. All course prerequisites must be met. Upon acceptance into the program, students are required to undergo a background check and a urine drug screen. The results of the background check and drug screen may result in the student losing his/her seat in the program. The costs are borne by the student. TO BE CONSIDERED FOR ADMISSION TO THE SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM, STUDENTS MUST COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING SCREENING REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO THE SCREENING DEADLINE. Students must have submitted the following documents to the Welcome and One-Stop Center:
MINIMUM SELECTION CRITERIA STUDENT RECORDS MUST INDICATE THE FOLLOWING:
PROGRAM ACCREDITATION The Association of Surgical Technologists (AST) requires that surgical technologists who are applying for certification for the first time must have completed their education in a program that is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). The CLC surgical technology program is fully accredited by CAAHEP, 25400 U.S. Highway 19 North, Suite 158, Clearwater, FL 33763. PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL ABILITY PERFORMANCE STANDARDS Students must meet the physical and emotional ability standards listed below to satisfactorily perform in the Surgical Technology program. Students must:
Please contact the SRG department chair Elliot Eggler at (847) 543-2825 if you have questions regarding your ability to meet these standards. PHYSICAL DEMANDS FOR THE SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM Constant (67 – 100%)
Frequent (34 – 66%)
Occasionally (10 – 33%)
Preference is given to residents of Community College District 532 (CLC) and residents of other community college districts with which CLC has a Joint Education Agreement. Students who live outside of CLC’s district but are eligible for in-district tuition because they are employed by a district employer are NOT considered residents of the district for purposes of selection into the program. Note: Applicants may take the NLN PAX exam once every 90 days (approximately three months). NLN PAX exam results that are less than 90 days between exams will not be considered. Scores used for screening into limited enrollment programs will be valid for only 3 years prior to a screening deadline. Scores older than 3 years will not be considered for screening. Visit www.nlnonlinetesting.org for available test dates and times or visit the Surgical Technology web page at www.clcillinois.edu/programs/srg. Instructions for registering for the test are available on the web page. All required materials must be submitted to the Records Office by the screening deadlines. If space is available in the program after the initial screening deadline, qualified students will be accepted in an order based on academic qualifications. Students must maintain a minimum grade of “C” in each of the courses listed below to continue in and graduate from the program. In addition, students must maintain a CLC GPA of 2.0 or higher. |
Program Title
Plan Code
Award Type
Division
Free Form Requisites
First Semester (Summer) | 6 Credits | |
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
CLC120^ | College Success Seminar | 2 |
BIO123 | Principles of Biology | 4 |
Second Semester (Fall) | 13 Credits | |
CoURSE | Title | Hours |
BIO111* | Human Form and Function or | |
BIO244* | Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
HIT111 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
ENG120 | Technical Composition I or | |
ENG121 | English Composition I | 3 |
HUM127 | Critical Thinking | 3 |
Third Semester (Spring) | 8-14 Credits | |
CoURSE | Title | Hours |
BIO245* | Anatomy and Physiology II (only if completing the BIO 244/245 sequence) | 0-4 |
CMM123 | Dynamics of Small Group Discussion or | |
CMM121 | Fundamentals of Speech | 3 |
PSY121 | Introduction to Psychology or | 3 |
SRG119** | Essentials of Microbiology or | |
BIO256 | Microbiology | 2-4 |
Fourth Semester (Fall) | 13 Credits | |
CoURSE | Title | Hours |
SRG110 | Introduction to Surgical Technology | 6 |
SRG111 | Principles of Practice and Introduction to Surgical Procedures | 7 |
Fifth Semester (Spring) | 15 Credits | |
CoURSE | Title | Hours |
SRG112 | Surgical Procedures I | 6 |
SRG113 | Surgical Procedures II | 6 |
SRG117 | Surgical Pharmacology | 3 |
Sixth Semester (Summer) | 8 Credits | |
CoURSE | Title | Hours |
SRG114 | Surgical Procedures III | 3 |
SRG115 | Surgical Technology Internship & CST Exam Prep | 3 |
SRG120 | Surgical Technology Capstone | 2 |
Total Hours for A.A.S. Degree | 63-69 |
^ CLC 120 is an institutional requirement for graduation.
* BIO 111 or BIO 244 & BIO 245 are prerequisites for SRG 110, but are not necessary before applying to the program.