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Surgical Technologist

Jefferson State Community College

Short-Term Certificate

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Surgical Technologist Short-Term Certificate (STC C262). Prepares students for entry-level positions as surgical technologists assisting surgeons in operating rooms.

Credits

25 credits

Format

In-Person

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Where this program is offered

  • Alabama

    Alabama

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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

Work Values

RelationshipsSupportAchievementWorking ConditionsRecognitionIndependence
Career Pathways

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: emerging (Level 1)(based on Short-Term Certificate)

  • Sterile field boundaries — recognize and maintain under direct supervision during routine surgical procedures in a hospital operating room.
  • Sponge, needle, and instrument counts — perform initial and closing counts by following established protocols with supervision from a senior scrub technologist.
  • Surgical hand scrub technique — execute step-by-step arm and hand scrubbing procedure according to department guidelines before entering the sterile field.
  • Sterile gowning and gloving — assist surgical team members in donning gloves, masks, and sterile clothing under the guidance of a circulating nurse.
  • Patient positioning and draping — help position patients on the operating table and apply sterile surgical drapes following standard exposure-prevention protocols.
  • Basic surgical instruments — identify common instruments by name and function during orientation rotations in general surgery cases.
  • Tissue specimen handling — collect, label, and transfer specimens to designated containers under direct instruction from the surgeon or charge nurse.
  • Equipment sterilization — wash and process reusable instruments using germicides and autoclaves in accordance with facility sterilization policies.
  • Surgical supply preparation — gather and arrange required supplies on the back table before a scheduled procedure using a surgeon preference card.
  • Medical software and documentation — enter basic case data into the operating room information system with oversight from an experienced team member.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

Student Outcomes

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Completion Rate
100%
Placement Rate
Not reported