Dual Enrollment Surgical Technologist

This is the second course in the Surgical Technology sequences. Students expand on the skills learned in Sterile Processing and gain understanding of the surgical process. This course offers one school year (nine months) of pre-clinical instruction. Students acquire knowledge and assisting-level skills to function in association with licensed nurses and surgeons/physicians, providing the best possible care of the surgical patient. Instruction emphasizes surgical procedures, instruments, sterile processing, cleanliness, asepsis, safety and efficiency in the operating room. Students can transition from this course to an Associate or Certificate program that prepares students to sit for a Surgical Technologist license exam, or pursue an advanced degree. Fees may be associated with this course.