Surgical Technology

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro

DiplomaNon-degreeCIP: 51.0909

The mission of the Surgical Technology Program is to provide an educational experience through cognitive, psychomotor, and affective learning domains designed to produce surgical technologists competent at the entry-level position and successfully prepared to take the national certification exam. The program provides the qualified and motivated applicant with a learning opportunity in an environment that is supportive and responsive to their individual needs.

Duration

12 Months

Credits

35 credits

Cost

Total Tuition/Fees $4,730.00 Textbook/Supplies Cost $561.00Show more

Format

In-Person

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

Program Pathway to Health & Human ServiceFrom The University of Tennessee

Program Details

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Surgical Technology

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro

DiplomaNon-degreeCIP: 51.0909

Duration

12 Months

Credits

35 credits

Cost

Total Tuition/Fees $4,730.00 Textbook/Supplies Cost $561.00Show more

Format

In-Person

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Active ListeningCritical ThinkingSpeakingReading ComprehensionMonitoringCoordinationService OrientationSocial PerceptivenessOperations MonitoringWritingJudgment and Decision MakingTime ManagementInstructingLearning StrategiesActive Learning

Knowledge

English LanguageCustomer and Personal ServiceMedicine and DentistryPsychologyEducation and TrainingBiologyAdministrativeComputers and ElectronicsAdministration and Management

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionProblem SensitivityNear VisionOral ExpressionSpeech ClarityWritten ComprehensionSpeech RecognitionDeductive ReasoningWritten ExpressionInductive ReasoningArm-Hand SteadinessInformation OrderingFinger DexteritySelective AttentionManual DexterityPerceptual SpeedVisual Color Discrimination

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.
Verify the identity of patient or operative site.
Monitor and maintain aseptic technique throughout procedures.
Cover patients with surgical drapes to create and maintain a sterile operative field.
Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, an
Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
Record patients' medical information and vital signs.
Administer medications to patients and monitor patients for reactions or side effects.
Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height.
Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies.
Record patients' medical history, vital statistics, or information such as test results in medical r
Observe patients, charting and reporting changes in patients' conditions, such as adverse reactions
Measure and record patients' vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse
Administer prescribed medications or start intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients'
Evaluate the functioning of the neuromuscularskeletal system and the spine using systems of chiropra
Diagnose health problems by reviewing patients' health and medical histories, questioning, observing
Perform a series of manual adjustments to the spine or other articulations of the body to correct th
Dispose of contaminated sharps, in accordance with applicable laws, standards, and policies.
Organize or clean blood-drawing trays, ensuring that all instruments are sterile and all needles, sy
Draw blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
Confirm the identities of patients by verifying their personal information.

Technology

Medical softwareData base user interface and query softwareOffice suite softwareSpreadsheet softwareElectronic mail softwareCloud-based data access and sharing softwarePresentation softwareWord processing softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareCategorization or classification softwareInformation retrieval or search softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareComputer based training softwareBusiness intelligence and data analysis softwareBilling and invoicing softwareAccounting softwareVideo conferencing softwareInventory management softwareWeb platform development 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 drainsAnesthesia cartsAngiocathsAutomated external defibrillators AEDBlanket warmer cabinetsBlood warming equipmentBody stabilizersC-arm tablesCardiac monitoring equipmentCast cutting sawsCauterizing equipmentDesktop computersEndoscopic camera/video systems3D movement analysis systemsAgar slidesAutomated ESR analyzers

Work Values

RelationshipsSupportAchievementWorking ConditionsRecognitionIndependence

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