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Pathologists' Assistant Studies

Anderson University (SC)

Master's DegreeCIP: 51.0811

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

MonitoringActive ListeningOperations MonitoringCoordinationCritical ThinkingTime ManagementSpeakingReading Comprehension

Knowledge

Customer and Personal ServiceMedicine and DentistryEnglish LanguageEducation and Training

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionProblem SensitivityNear VisionSpeech RecognitionArm-Hand SteadinessSelective AttentionManual DexterityOral ExpressionInformation OrderingPerceptual Speed

Tasks

  • Maintain a proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
  • Count sponges, needles, and instruments before and after operation.
  • Scrub arms and hands and assist the surgical team to scrub and put on gloves, masks, and surgical cl
  • Schedule surgical procedures for patients.
  • Transport patients to and from the operating room.

Technology

Data base user interface and query softwareMedical softwareElectronic mail softwareCloud-based data access and sharing softwareGraphics or photo imaging software

Tools

Adjustable height instrument tablesAir driver drillsAnesthesia machinesArgon beam coagulatorsAutoclavesAutologous blood recovery systemsAutotransfusion systemsBlood/fluid warmersCarbon dioxide CO2 lasersCardiac leg wedgesCardiovascular stentsCavitronsCell saversCentral venous cathetersChest drains

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Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Surgical Technologists29-2055.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: advanced (Level 4)(based on Master's Degree)

  • Sterile technique standards — establish and enforce evidence-based sterile field protocols across the surgical suite, reducing infection rates at the departmental level.
  • Competency education and training — design and deliver orientation curricula and skills assessments for new surgical technologists and student scrub technicians in the OR setting.
  • Surgical team coordination leadership — lead pre-operative briefings and coordinate cross-functional roles among surgeons, nurses, and anesthesiologists to optimize case efficiency and safety.
  • Policy development for count procedures — author and implement department-wide sponge, needle, and instrument count policies aligned with AORN guidelines and accreditation standards.
  • Mentorship and performance development — coach developing technologists through structured feedback, simulation exercises, and progressive case assignments across surgical specialties.
  • Material resource management — oversee surgical supply inventories, vendor relationships, and preference-card standardization to control costs while sustaining clinical readiness.
  • Quality improvement leadership — lead root-cause analyses of adverse events and near-misses, translating findings into sustained process improvements across the perioperative department.
  • Technology adoption and integration — evaluate and champion new surgical information systems, sterilization tracking platforms, and OR scheduling software for departmental implementation.
  • Cross-departmental collaboration — serve as the surgical technology liaison to pathology, central sterile processing, and infection control teams to ensure seamless perioperative workflows.
  • Strategic workforce planning — advise surgical services leadership on staffing models, scope-of-practice considerations, and professional development pathways for the surgical technology workforce.

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