Lakeland Community College Department of Perioperative Education Presents Associates Degree in Surgical Technology

What is a Surgical Technologist? Cool—Calm—Collected Surgical Instrumentation Specialized equipment and machines Member of the sterile team Responsible and accountable Ethical Compassionate Manual dexterity Eye-hand coordination Sharp senses Quick thinking Careful planning Creative problem solver Help with patient care Exciting high tech job

Surgical Technology at Lakeland Accredited by ARC-STSA and well respected in the surgical community Based on AST Core Curriculum 6 th edition (2011) Excellent, cutting edge technology presented in multimedia format Well equipped classroom and lab Clinical affiliations with several facilities Experienced instructors Certification test on site at graduation: National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) 28% of graduates go into nursing after graduation

The Perioperative Learning Lab Class size limited to 12 Classroom and lab in same facility Small library in the lab Texts Periodicals Product literature Individualized attention Comfortable team atmosphere Learning support Use the same textbooks for 2 yrs Excellent instruments and supplies

Lab Practice

Surgical Clinicals Prepare for real time role Be the guardian of sterile technique Learn how to work as a team Develop a sense of helping others Expand critical thinking skills Maintain a clinical portfolio: Greenbook Useful for job interviews Log cases as proof of experience

Prerequisites GPA 2.5 College math requirement Anatomy & Physiology I Medical Terminology Pass pre-entrance exam Background check Health Clearance TB test in January before clinicals 2-step twice yearly Hepatitis B vaccine & flu shot Immunization titers required Hep B, varicella, rubella, rubeola Physical by physician CPR American Heart Meet with counselor Go over transcript and coursework Meet with Health program coordinator Meet with Program Director Make appointment Need director’s signature on application Submit application when all prerequisites have been met All transcripts must be in file including HS

Additional Information Join the student organization and get your certification exam paid for Set up the college library in September for Surgical Technologist’s week September background check Participate in October fund- raising for treasury Community service project in November: Project Roscoe for animal shelters Study sessions Stability at the clinical site: No rotation between sites Open lab practice in well- stocked periop lab No-fault self assessment quizzes Group holiday parties Senior graduation tea party

Accountability Must maintain a “C” (150 point) average (200 point scale) in SURG-numbered courses to move to next level Five sequential semesters Begin clinicals in second semester (24-weeks) Failure in clinicals results in release from the program Attendance is closely monitored Blackboard platform for course documents and communication Academic honesty is observed No visitors in the lab Drug testing may be required at student’s expense

Department of Perioperative Education Surgical Technology Let our cutting edge program teach you how to keep them in stitches and make you a smooth operator