Surgical Technology

Instructional Program (CIP)

Description

A. Course Objective

Description: Develop skills through classroom and clinical experience to become a Surgical Technologist. Surgical Technologists prepare operating rooms, arrange equipment, and help doctors during surgeries. You will also be well-prepared to take the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) Certified Surgical Technologist examination.

Competencies:

1. Interact & function effectively within teams, foster open communication, mutual respect & shared decision-making to ensure high quality patient care, providing compassionate & coordinated care based on patient’s needs


2. Promote lifelong learning, staying relevant & supporting a culture of evidence-based practice while demonstrating surgical conscience in utilizing sterile technique & infection control; foster a willingness to learn, take the initiative & ability to adapt  


3. Use information & technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error & support decision-making


4. Minimize risk of harm to patients in perioperative routines, through both system effectiveness & individual performance 


5. Use data to monitor patient care outcomes in surgical environment to continuously improve the quality & safety of the surgical environment


6. Foster an environment of ethical, legal, moral & medical values related to patient & operating room team during the perioperative experience


7. Champion best practice in the surgical environment through coordination of necessary supplies, instrumentation & equipment for specific procedures


8. Foster organization, preparation, memorization, observation & listening skills in preparing  operating rooms, arranging equipment, setting up appropriate instruments, passing instruments to surgeons & anticipating surgeon’s needs.  Perform surgical scrub, gowning & gloving, draping techniques, holding retractors, suctioning blood, cutting suture & placing dressings.  Improve upon manual dexterity in all actions.  


9. Synthesize concepts of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology & microbiology in your role as a surgical technologist


10. Foster critical thinking to create solutions & employ them  


11. Foster professionalism, including dedication, reliability, communication & teamwork


12. Foster the ability to handle stressful & emergency situations appropriately, think & act quickly yet accurately


13. Are well prepared to take the NBSTSA CST national certification exam  

B. Total cost:
In-state tuition $9,493.06 out-of-state (5 semesters; 4 program semesters & 1 prep course semester)
Note: Cost may vary per student depending on courses already taken by student when looking to apply
Most support courses may be taken online which reduces cost of tuition by $19/credit for support courses

C. List of books: For information contact program: 520-206-5225
Surgical Technology w/ Workbook
SurgTech Bundle
Assorted support books

D. List of supplies required

• Uniform: Cherokee Workwear scrubs (Wine color) top & bottom (either elastic or drawstring) from PCC Desert Vista Campus Bookstore or any uniform store/scrub shop (i.e. Jeri’s Uniforms) 


• Matching warm-up scrub jacket (front-snap, must come from PCC Desert Vista Campus Bookstore, embroidered with PCC logo/program name) 
  
  *reflect XXS-L sizes and lower price reflects drawstring bottom
  **recommend purchasing 3 uniforms (top & bottom) & 1 scrub jacket 

E. WIOA contact: Sharon Macias; smacias3@pima.edu; 520-724-7653

F. Website link: https://pima.edu/academics-programs/degrees-certificates/health-sciences/surgical-technology/surgical-tech-aas/index.html

G. Additional information:
Background check required: Yes, AZ DPS Fingerprint Clearance card, $70
Other requirements needed:

• Pass a urine toxicology screening exam.


• Be able to perform a number of physical activities in the clinical portion of the program


• Present proof of immunization or immunity for MMR/Varicella/Hep-B/TDaP (MMR (2) ; Tdap (less than 10 yrs) 


• Show proof of 2-step negative TB skin test or negative chest x-ray for TB. 


• Current year Influenza Immunization, or free through insurance


• Maintain health insurance throughout enrollment in the program. Cost varies (not included in cost above)


• Maintain current CPR card throughout program enrollment, 

(Check with your insurance to see if these vaccinations are covered.

H. Refund policy: https://pima.edu/paying-for-college/paying-your-bill/refunds.html

I. Credentials:
Industry-recognized: Yes, National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)
Stackable: Yes, AAS in Surgical Technology & Bach of Applied Science, NAU
Portable: Yes, recognized throughout AZ. Nationally, may need industry certification
Accredited Curriculum: Yes, NBSTSA; https://www.nbstsa.org/ for CST national certification

J. Credential Attainment Rate:  77%

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