WNC: Surgical Technology: Certificate of Achievement: 2008-2009 Catalog

The Surgical Technology Certificate of Achievement program is intended for the student seeking a career as a surgical technologist. It is designed to be completed over two consecutive academic semesters after admission into the program. The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs. Upon completion of the program, students will be eligible to take the National Certification Examination for Surgical Technology.

Classroom and laboratory experiences include instruction and practice in operating room techniques, infection prevention and control, and basic care of surgical patients in the operating room. Clinical learning includes supervised, hands-on surgical experiences in scrubbing for a variety of surgical procedures.

Salary: $36,059–$49,632 / year (Nevada)

Career Outlook: Faster than average growth through 2014

Good To Know: Technologists advance by specializing in a particular area of surgery

WNC Academic Division: For more information about this program of study, please contact the Nursing and Allied Health Division.

Additional Information

Class Schedule
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Mission and Outcomes
Additional Information
Admission/Selection Criteria
Immunization Requirements
Selective Admission Requirements
Surgical Technology Program Application

Prerequisite Courses

10 Credits

BIOL 223

or BIOL 200
& BIOL 204

Human Anatomy and Physiology I

Elements of Human Anatomy & Physiology
Elements of Human Anatomy & Physiology Lab

ENG 101

Composition I

MATH 120
or MATH 126

Fundamentals of College Mathematics
Precalculus I

Corequsite Course

3–7 Credits

BIOL 224

Human Anatomy and Physiology II

0–4

(only if BIOL223 taken as a prerequisite)

Human Relations Requirement, Choose one course from the following

ANTH 101
BUS 110B
PSY 101
PSY 102
PSY 280
SOC 101
SOC 102

Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
Human Relations For Employment
General Psychology
Psychology of Personal/Social Adjustment
Understanding Men and Women
Principles of Sociology
Contemporary Social Issues

3
3
3
3
3
3
3

Subject Requirements

26 Credits

SRGT 100B

Foundations of Surgical Technology

2.5

SRGT 102B

Sterilization and Disinfection

2.5

SRGT 104B

Operating Room Techniques

SRGT 110B