Tammy Watters, Program Coordinator (606) 451-6792 tammy.watters@kctcs.edu
Doug Massey, Clinical Coordinator (606) 451-6814 doug.massey@kctcs.edu
Program is offered at the Somerset Campus.
Surgical technologists are allied health professionals who are an integral part of the team of medical practitioners providing surgical care to patients in a variety of settings such as medical offices, out-patient clinics, and the operating room.
The surgical technologist works under medical supervision to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures. This individual works under the supervision of a surgeon to ensure that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety.
A surgical technologist possesses expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic techniques and combines the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to facilitate a physician’s performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.
This program provides clinical experience built upon classroom instruction in the basic sciences, patient care, aseptic techniques and surgical procedures. CPR (for Healthcare Professionals) requirements must be successfully completed prior to enrolling in the first surgical technology course and must be kept current throughout the program.
Students who have completed program requirements must sit for the Certified Surgical Technologist examination (CST) offered by the National Board on Certification for Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA), 6 West Dry Creek Circle, Suite 100; Littleton, CO 80120; Phone: (800) 707-0057; www.nbstsa.org.
Our Surgical Technology program is accredited through the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology & Surgical Assisting (ARC-STSA) (6 W. Dry Creek Cir., Suite 110, Littleton, CO 80120; www.arcst.org 303-694-9262, and the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) (1361 Park Street,Clearwater, FL 33756;727-210-2350.; www.caahep.org
SCC Accreditation Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Professional Organization: www.ast.org Note: Credential requirements for this program are subject to change. Students should verify course requirements with their advisor.
ACT composite of (19) OR Compass Reading – (83) English – (74) Algebra – (36)
Students must submit the following documentation prior to clinicals:
A pre-admissions conference is required prior to applicant’s consideration by the Surgical Technology Admissions Committee. Follow this link to 2013 Pre-Admission Conference Dates.
Download Program Overview (pdf) To learn how to apply, see the Admissions Checklist.