Credential(s) Offered
Industry certification, Employment, Measurable Skill Gain Leading to a Credential
Method of Delivery
Hybrid or blended
When offered
Daytime Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
Surgical technologists are allied health professionals who are specifically trained to function as an integral member of the surgical team, performing specialized duties before, during and after a surgical procedure. Surgical technologists prepare the operating room, including the sterile field, setting up surgical equipment, supplies and solutions. During surgery, surgical technologists pass instruments, fluids and supplies to the surgeon and prepare and manage surgical equipment. Surgical technologists simultaneously manage the sterile field and specimens. They perform a count of sponges and supplies to prevent foreign retained objects. Surgical technologists are certified following successful completion of a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs-accredited program or other programmatically-accredited surgical technology program and the national Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) examination administered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.
The Surgical Technology Program is offered in an online lecture format with an on campus lab component and locally available clinical affiliate sites. Students sit for their national certification exam immediately following graduation. CST (Certified Surgical Technologist) (CAAHEP Accredited program)
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
64
Hours
66
Entrance Requirements
Course(s)
School
Seward County Community College
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Training Location(s)
Liberal KS
Local WIB
1 - Workforce Investment Area I
Type of Attainment:
Certificate
Name of Credential
AAS Surgical Technology
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
Pell, loans, work study, scholarships, WIOA
Refund Policy
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - ARC/STSA
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
Books (Estimated)
$850.00 Books
Testing/Exam Fees
$245.00 CST Exam
Graduation Fees
$110.00 Cap/Gown/Graduation Fee
In-State Tuition
$8,536.00 Tuition and student fees
Other Fees
$250.00 Supplies/Travel/Other fees
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$10,428.00 Tuition and student fees
Supplies/Materials/Hand Tools (not included in tuition)
$415.00
Total In-State Program Cost
$10,406.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$12,298.00
