SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY

Becky Cuthbertson
Director of the Surgical Technology program

A Message from the Director
Surgical Technologists are a member of the team that provides care to the surgical patient. They work closely with the surgeons to ensure the surgical procedures result in the best possible outcome for the patients. Individuals pursuing this field are naturally interested in the human body, disease and illness, and the surgical procedures performed to improve the patient’s quality of life. Since we admit a limited number of students each year, many of our students develop long lasting professional relationships with their classmates.

Interesting Facts - Surgical Technology:

100 percent work placement rate $30,000 per year average starting salary

Program Overview
Surgical Technologists are an integral part of the team providing care to surgical patients. Surgical Technologists work under the direction of a surgeon and facilitate the surgical procedure by preparing and providing the necessary instrumentation and supplies anticipated for the surgery. The Surgical Technologist functions with a sterile conscious and maintains and ensures the highest standard of sterile technique throughout the process.

Surgical Technology students are provided a curriculum that combines a heavy focus on human anatomy and disease, microbiology, surgical procedures, surgical tools and technologies to enable them to graduate with entry-level knowledge and competencies. More than 600 hours of guided clinical practice is provided in a variety of surgical settings including inpatient and outpatient surgical and obstetrical units. Students gain experience and have exposure to the latest cutting-edge surgical technologies.

The School of Surgical Technology at Carolinas College is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Programs (CAAHEP). Graduates are administered the National Certification exam given by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).

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