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. Entry-level skills include peri-operative and post-operative patient care, aseptic technique, sterile procedures, surgical instrumentation, and sterile processing. Clinical practice locations include hospitals and surgical centers.
Accreditation
Both CBC and the Surgical Technology program are independently accredited. CBC is accredited through the premier regional accrediting body, Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
The Surgical Technology certificate program is nationally accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education (CAAHEP). The National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) reviews and grants accreditation to the CAAHEP for its administration of both the Certified Surgical Technologists (CST) and the Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA). More details are available at CAAHEP. CAAHEP contact information:
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
1361 Park Street
Clearwater, FL 33756
Phone: 727-210-3250. Fax: 727-210-2354
www.caahep.org
Surgical Technology Goals and Learning Domains
The program domain definitions are listed below. A detailed explaination of the Surgical Technology Goals and Learning Domain are also in the student program handbook.
Cognitive
Psychomotor
Affective
Goal #1:
Apply knowledge and skills from the biological sciences to safely perform during the pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative phases of patient care.
Goal #2:
Utilize appropriate medical terminology to communicate clearly and effectively with patients, physicians, and co-workers and provide for accurate documentation.
Goal # 3:
Employ appropriate ethical, professional, and respectful values while providing care to diverse populations within the healthcare system.
Goal # 4:
Demonstrate a strong surgical conscience, accountability, and legal implications of an individual’s actions as a member of the surgical team.
Goal # 5:
Integrate knowledge gained in core surgical technology courses to prepare for and assist with surgical interventions.
Goal # 6:
Utilize learned competencies to assemble and operate instruments, equipment and supplies for the delivery of patient care as an entry-level practitioner during basic surgical procedures.
Goal # 7:
Demonstrate the ability to prioritize and organize the surgical field, while considering the physiology and urgency of patient care needs.
Goal # 8:
Demonstrate an entry-level knowledge base by successfully completing the NBSTSA exam.