Page Updated: July 10, 2008
Program Overview
The Surgical Technology program prepares students to work as an effective surgical team member. Students learn a variety of skills in lecture, experiential lab, and practical settings. These skills include peri-operative and post-operative patient care, aseptic technique, sterile procedures, surgical instrumentation, and surgical assisting. Clinical practice locations include hospitals, surgical centers, and physician offices.
Admission eligibility requirements are successful completion of the following prerequisite courses:
- BIOL& 241 Human A/P 1
- BIOL& 241L Human A/P Lab
- BIOL& 242 Human A/P 2
- BIOL& 242L Human A/P 2 Lab
- HIT 147 Medical Terminology
Application to the Surgical Technology program is submitted through the Health Sciences Division. Required immunization records, current CPR Healthcare Provider Card, and a satisfactory national criminal history background check must be completed as part of the admissions process.
2009-2010 Surgical Technology Student Application
Additional details on mailing and hand delivery of applications is available inside the application. If you need assistance with the application, please contact the Health Sciences Division office or the Surgical Technology director.
The program provides a one-year Operating Room Aide Certificate and a two-year Associate of Science degree in Surgical Technology.
Surgical Technologist Courses
Program Outcomes
Contact:
- Shari Martin, Surgical Technology Director/Instructor
Health Sciences Division, MS-R2
Location: Richland Campus
Phone: 509-544-8354
Email: smartin@columbiabasin.edu
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Jill LaGrange, Program Support Supervisor, 509-544-8302
