Programs & Courses

Accredited

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)

1361 Park St., Clearwater, FL. 33756

Tel:  727.210.2350

 

and the

Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS).

Certified Private Vocational Institution with The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV).

Affliate Member of The Association of Surgical Technologists

Meets the Standards of the

National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting

Surgical Technology, AOS

  • New Associate of Occupational Science Program starting Jan. 2013.

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  • Now Accepting Applications for Jan. 2013.

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    The Surgical Technology Program began in the early 1950s in response to the need for qualified individuals to work in the hospital’s operating rooms. With over 50 years of experience teaching students to become competent Surgical Technologists, we welcome you to consider choosing our College. As a Surgical Technologist you will be responsible for working with the surgeons, anesthesiologists, and circulating nurses to prepare the operating room with equipment, instruments and supplies for any operative procedure, anticipating and providing for the needs of the surgeon, maintaining aseptic technique during the procedure, and preparing instruments for reprocessing.

A Surgical Technologist is accurate and sets high standards of practice. They must possess a high degree of manual dexterity, good eye-hand coordination and be adaptable to changing technology in a fast-paced environment. Individuals who choose the surgical technology profession are deeply committed to quality patient-focused care and working as a team member in a highly specialized area.

Surgical Technologists are employed in a variety of healthcare settings including hospital operating rooms, outpatient surgical centers, physician’s offices, or the surgical or business industry.

Your Exceptional Learning Experience:

  • Your Learning Experience is like no other. You will be well prepared with the competence and confidence you need to work as a Surgical Technologist.
  • 48-semester credit Program.
  • Divided into four major sections: Didactic, skills lab and preceptored clinical.
  • Didactic instruction is 345 hours in length and includes anatomy and physiology review, surgical technology surgical procedures, microbiology, patient care and concepts, technological sciences, and instrumentation.
  • Clinical instruction and skills laboratory instruction total  1,125 hours.  (972 clinical and 153 skills lab hours) Instruction includes fundamental procedures, surgical technique, basic surgical skills development and individualized care. 
  • Transfer by credit is available to students who qualify.  See the College Catalog for details.
  • Graduates of the Program receive a diploma in Surgical Technology and are expected to take the National Certification Exam administered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) as a requirement for graduation from the Program. 
  • If you want additional information concerning the Surgical Technology Program attend an Academic Planning & Information Session or set an individual appointment with the Jennie Pond at jkpond@sentara.com

Prerequisite Requirements:

Prior to submitting an application for admission, a minimum of two sciences** and two other three credit prerequisites must be completed. The prerequisites must be completed at an accredited institution with a “C” or better prior to starting the Program.  Prerequisites are not offered at Sentara College of Health Sciences.  Full acceptance decisions may not be made until all required prerequisite courses are completed. 

If you are unsure of an acceptable general education/prerequisite course, please contact the College before registering at Request More Information

Additional information about Allied Health general education course requirements: 

High School Level – High School Diploma or GED
College LevelSemester Credits
Human Anatomy & Physiology I & II w/ lab**5-8
Microbiology w/lab**4
English Composition3
Introduction to Psychology3
Math for Allied Health3
Medical Terminology*3

* If you have successfully completed a nursing course, the College may accept the course in place of a medical terminology course.

Surgical Technology 2013 Curriculum Plan:

Course NumberCourse NameLecture HoursSkills Lab HoursClinical HoursSemesteer Credits
Semester I      
ST 100Founds. of Surg. Practice10510512012
Total for Semester 10510512012
Semester II      
ST 101Founds. of Surg. Tech.105007
ST 110Founds. of Surg. Tech. Practicum0481775
Total for Semester 1054817712
Semester III      
ST 201Surg. Specialties I60004
ST 210Surg. Specialties I Practicum003608
Total for Semester 60036012
Semester IV      
ST 301Surg. Specialties II75005
ST 310Surg. Specialties II Practicum003157
Total for Semester 75031512
Total for Program 34515397248

Each semester is 16 weeks in length

Class:  15 class hours (lectur/theory) equals one (1) credit.

Clinical:  45 clinical (clinical/skills lab) hours equals one (1) credit.

Useful Links:

National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs