Overview
The 外科手术技术 program will provide you with the knowledge, tools, and skills you will need to become an entry-level Surgical Technologist. This career is fast-paced and rapidly changing. 你将学到最新的程序, pharmacology, 解剖学和生理学, 无菌技术, instruments and supplies you will need to assist during surgery. 学生必须专业, organized, emotionally stable and enjoy being a part of a team while helping others.
Why Great Bay?
冰球突破豪华版试玩的外科技术课程是该地区同类课程中唯一的副学士学位课程. We only accept 20 students, making this a very competitive program to get into. Our program works with several local and regional hospitals for clinical experiences.
Career Options
拥有两年制学位, you can work in a variety of healthcare settings such as hospitals, 外科中心, 私人执业.
外科技术人员是外科团队的高技能成员,通过课堂教育和监督的临床经验. 他们与外科医生密切合作, 麻醉师, 注册护士, and other surgical personnel to deliver the highest level of care for the surgical patient before, during, 手术后. Surgical technologists work under the supervision of a surgeon to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of 外科手术, ensuring that the operating room environment is safe, 设备正常工作, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. 外科技术人员在无菌和无菌技术的理论和应用方面具有专业知识,并结合人体解剖学知识, 外科手术, 实施仪器和技术,以促进医生进行侵入性治疗和诊断程序.
Surgical technologists comprehend the procedure being performed and anticipate the needs of the surgeon. 他们有必要的知识和能力来确保在手术前和手术过程中对病人进行高质量的护理,并不断地对无菌区进行维护. The surgical technologist handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure. 职责包括建立一个无菌区, gowning and gloving other sterile team members, maintaining the highest standard of 无菌技术 during procedures, 并在手术中协助外科医生. 经过高级培训, surgical technologists may become first assistants who assist in complex 外科手术 such as open–heart surgery. 接受额外的教育, 她们可能成为手术室护士, 医师助理, or instructors. Some surgical technologists assume management positions in hospital education, and central supply departments or business firms such as sterile-supply services and operating-room equipment distributions.
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录取标准
外科手术技术 program applications must be completed by April 1st to be considered for acceptance in the fall semester.
入学要求:
- 完成该计划的申请.
- Provide proof of high school completion or equivalent.
- Provide proof of completion of high school biology, 或同等成绩,成绩为“C”或以上,或注册证明,课程预计完成日期为当年8月30日. 强烈推荐有计算机背景.
- 进入大学水平的数学, Reading and Writing or demonstrate equivalent competencies through a college transcript or SAT scores.
Special Consideration points are given to applicants who:
- 在被录取后的五年内,在4月1日截止日期之前完成了以下任何一门大学水平课程,成绩为“C”:人体解剖学 & 生理学I,人体解剖学 & 生理学II,微生物学;
- Are Health Occupation students in a CTE high school program prior to the April 1 deadline;
- Are LPNs/MNAs, CNAs, EMTs, 医疗助理s, or Paramedics with an active license/certification. 如果你目前是列表中的一员, please submit a copy of your license to Admissions that shows your name, type of license, 和截止日期. A screenshot from your state’s Department of Licensing showing this information is acceptable.
外科手术技术 Program Suspension Information
被外科技术专业录取的学生被退学或未在所有主要外科技术和科学课程中达到最低要求的“C”级,将无法继续学习该课程. In addition, students are required to achieve the required minimum grade of “C” in BIOL110G, BIOL120G和BIOL210G, 如下图所示.
Requirement | 注册核心课程前: |
BIOL110G“C”或更高 | SURG215G & SURG210G |
BIOL120G & BIOL210G“C”或更高版本 | SURG224G & SURG225G |
Students who do not pass the Competency Based Objectives (CBO) will not be allowed to retake the CBO. A student who fails the CBO will not be able to continue in the program.
外科技术再入院政策
在外科技术课程中入学的学生退出或课程暂停可能有资格重新入学. 由于缺乏专业精神或不安全的行为而导致课程不及格的学生可能会被暂停学习,没有资格重新入学. Unsafe practice includes actions or non-actions that may cause injury, damage or harm to the surgical client or others.
Re-admissions are contingent upon space availability. The student applying for readmission will be required to meet the curriculum requirements in effect at the time of readmission. In order to be reconsidered for admission, the student must:
- Have successfully completed with a C or better BIOL110G, BIOL120G, and BIOL210G within the past five years from the time of readmission to the program.
- 提交书面的, dated letter requesting readmission consideration to the Program Director of 外科手术技术
- 简要概述他们无法继续学习的原因,并确定他们要求重新入学的外科技术课程.
- 申请重新入学的学生将根据他们的外科技术课程的平均水平进行排名,因为空位是确定的.
- Students will be readmitted based on their ranking order. Students will then be notified of the status of the request in writing by the Admissions department.
- If a request for readmission is granted, the student must complete a new application.
- If the student is reentering the program and has completed the requirements for SURG119G and/or 122G, they will need to pass Competency Based Objectives (CBO), outlined in SURG119G and SURG122G lab syllabi, to demonstrate that they are ready for clinical and have retained skills learned during these labs.
先进的位置:
In addition to the general admission criteria, 寻求先修课程的学生必须通过考试完成并通过C级或更高的所有先决课程, 质疑或转移学分. They must pass Competency Based Objectives (CBO), outlined in SURG119G and/or SURG122G lab syllabi. Students applying to the 外科手术技术 Program will be required to have a personal interview with the program director.
外科技术转让信用政策
In addition to 冰球突破豪华版试玩 transfer credit policies, transfer courses in 人体解剖学与生理学1, 人体解剖学和生理学2, and Microbiology cannot be more than five years old at the time of acceptance.
第一学年-秋季学期
Course ID | Course | Theory | Lab | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|
SURG118G | Introduction to 外科手术技术 Fundamentals Theory | 6 | 0 | 6 |
SURG119G | 外科技术基础实验室 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
SURG115G | Basic Instrumentation, Supplies and Equipment | 0 | 3 | 1 |
AHLT110G | 医学术语 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
BIOL110G | 人体解剖学与生理学1 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
Total Credits | 15 |
第一学年春季学期
Course ID | Course | Theory | Lab | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|
SURG116G | Advanced Instrumentation, Supplies and Equipment | 0 | 3 | 1 |
SURG121G | 外科手术I讲座 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
SURG122G | 外科手术一室 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
BIOL120 | 人体解剖学和生理学2 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
ENGL110G / 111G | 大学作文一 / 大学比较1与实验室 | 4 | 0/2 | 4/5 |
Total Credits | 13-14 |
Summer Semester
Course ID | Course | Theory | Lab | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|
SURG123G | 外科临床方向 | 0 | 6 | 2 |
MATH145G/ 147G | 定量推理 / Plus | 4/5 | 0 | 4/5 |
BIOL210G | Microbiology | 3 | 3 | 4 |
Total Credits | 10-11 |
第二年-秋季学期
第二年春季学期
Course ID | Course | Theory | Lab | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|
SURG224G | 外科手术III | 3 | 0 | 3 |
SURG225G | 外科临床II | 0 | 32 | 8 |
外语/Humanities/美术选修课 | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
Total Credits | 14 |
总学分:66-68
*Theory, lab, and credit hours may vary depending on the course chosen.
课程要求包括计算机学习. 不熟悉计算机的学生可以在进入课程之前参加Accuplacer计算机素养评估或计算机入门(CIS110G)(或CIS107G).
Upon acceptance, applicants must participate in an operating room tour at a hospital affiliated with the program. 该经验将在项目主管或指定人员的监督下进行,并将在外科临床培训(SURG123)开始之前进行。. Specific dates will be provided to each student.
认证信息
The 外科手术技术 program here at GBCC follows the latest edition of the 外科技术协会 (AST) Core Curriculum for 外科手术技术.
关于外科技术课程的认证状况的问题应向联合健康教育课程认证委员会(CAAHEP)提出。, 9355 – 113th St. N, #7709, Seminole, FL 33775,网站: www.caahep.org 727.210.2350, Email: (电子邮件保护).
Accreditation Review Council on Education in 外科手术技术 and Surgical Assisting (ARC-STSA), 19751东主街, Suite 339, Parker, CO 803138; 303.694.9262 Website: www.arcstsa.org Email: (电子邮件保护) Fax: 303.741.3655
有关认证的问题应向国家外科技术和外科协助委员会(West Dry Creek Circle)咨询, Littleton, co80120免费电话.800.707.0057 FAX: 303.325.2536. Email (电子邮件保护)
项目具体要求
Prior to SURG123G, 外科临床方向, summer semester, students will be required to:
- Possess and maintain professional liability insurance (available at the college)
- Submit a report of a current physical examination including all program required health screening and immunizations
- 美国心脏协会CPR医疗保健提供者或红十字会同等认证(BLS)(不接受在线CPR认证)
- 拥有/维持健康/意外保险
- 完成一级犯罪背景调查. 根据临床设施的要求,学生可能需要在整个课程中进行不止一次的犯罪背景调查. 根据犯罪记录检查的结果,参与临床经验可能会受到限制或拒绝,因此会影响学生达到课程目标和成功完成课程的能力.
- Pass a 12-panel drug screen (through approved vendor)
- 根据临床设施的要求,学生可能需要在整个课程中进行不止一次的药物测试. 根据药物测试的结果,可能会限制或拒绝参加临床经验,因此会影响学生达到课程目标和成功完成课程的能力.
The goal of the program is to prepare competent entry-level surgical technologists with the cognitive (knowledge), 精神运动(技能), and affective (behavior) domains needed to be successful in their careers. Students will take the National Board of 外科手术技术 and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) exam upon completion of the program. All 外科手术技术 courses must be completed within four years of the date of entry into the first 外科手术技术 course. Students admitted to or re-entering the program must meet current requirements necessary for graduation. Advanced Placement and Transfer are possible through transfer credit and testing. Students may enroll in Liberal Arts and Science courses prior to admission to the surgical Technology program. Enrollment into these courses does not guarantee acceptance into the 外科手术技术 program. Students admitted into the 外科手术技术 program must take 外科手术技术 courses in sequence, 并且必须达到C(73)的最低成绩.33%) in all major theory and science courses (外科手术技术, 人体解剖学与生理学1 & II, and Microbiology) and a grade of “Pass” in clinical courses in order to continue in the program. 人体解剖学与生理学1 & II和微生物学必须在被外科技术专业录取后的五年内完成,或者与外科技术核心课程同时完成. Students who do not successfully achieve the minimum grade in the major theory, science and other co-requisite courses as outlined in the program course sequencing will be Program Suspended.
外科技术人员是外科团队的高技能成员,通过课堂教育和监督的临床经验. 他们与外科医生密切合作, 麻醉师, 注册护士, and other surgical personnel to deliver the highest level of care for the surgical patient before, during, 手术后. Surgical technologists work under the supervision of a surgeon to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of 外科手术, ensuring that the operating room environment is safe, 设备正常工作, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. 外科技术人员在无菌和无菌技术的理论和应用方面具有专业知识,并结合人体解剖学知识, 外科手术, 实施仪器和技术,以促进医生进行侵入性治疗和诊断程序.
Surgical technologists comprehend the procedure being performed and anticipate the needs of the surgeon. 他们有必要的知识和能力来确保在手术前和手术过程中对病人进行高质量的护理,并不断地对无菌区进行维护. The surgical technologist handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure. 职责包括建立一个无菌区, gowning and gloving other sterile team members, maintaining the highest standard of 无菌技术 during procedures, 并在手术中协助外科医生. 经过高级培训, surgical technologists may become first assistants who assist in complex 外科手术 such as open–heart surgery. 接受额外的教育, 她们可能成为手术室护士, 医师助理, or instructors. Some surgical technologists assume management positions in hospital education, and central supply departments or business firms such as sterile-supply services and operating-room equipment distributions.
The 外科手术技术 program includes classroom courses in liberal arts, basic sciences, 手术技术, along with clinical laboratory and supervised clinical experiences in community hospital operating rooms. 学生必须能够完成并成功通过手术技术课程中嵌入的基于能力的目标,以便继续学习该课程. 外科技术专业的学生必须在他们的第一个临床实习(SURG123)之前获得心肺复苏术认证,并在他们的大四期间保持认证. Transportation to and from the practicum site is the responsibility of the student. 医院规定可能会限制参与民事或刑事法律诉讼的候选人参加临床实践. Questions may be directed to the student’s assigned clinical site.
项目的结果
外科手术技术 graduates will be able to:
- Incorporate knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology, Pathophysiology, and Microbiology into the practice of surgical technology
- Assess at appropriate levels for progress in the program
- Always demonstrate surgical and aseptic safe practice. Recognize unsafe practice in all aspects and immediately report it, per hospital policy
- 永远带着外科医生的良心去做手术
- Apply ethical, legal, moral and medical values related to the patient and or team during all levels of the perioperative procedure
- 理解元素, actions, 以及所有药物的使用, anesthetic agents used during perioperative procedure
- Perform in sequence all perioperative requirements
- Understand, value, and demonstrate professional attributes of a surgical technologist
- Implement actions, behaviors, decisions and characteristics/qualities of a surgical technologist:
- 精神运动技能
- 认知-习得
- 情感-行为领域
技术标准
外科技术需要具备以下能力:
- Recognize, report and correct unsafe practice by self or by team member
- Communicate professionally, appropriately and effectively in different situations
- Advocate for the patient’s safety, legal and moral rights
- 作为团队成员发挥作用
- Perform effectively in high stress situations
- 长时间站立
- Hold uncomfortable positions for extended periods of time
- 安全搬运重物/病人
- Remain calm and alert in stressful and tiring situations
- Work effectively with both hands (manual dexterity)
- 长时间集中注意力
- Perform in a quick, accurate, and detailed-oriented manner
- 听从命令和指示
- Handle constructive criticism with a positive and professional attitude
- 身体和心理都要灵活
- 诚实、有道德
- Develop effective strategies for controlling bodily functions (sweat, urination, etc.)
- Understand risks (physical and health) of job (HIV, Hep C, etc.), and take the necessary precautions to avoid these risks
- 处理物理, emotional, mental, smells and sights of the operating room (all sensory aspects and/or unexpected outcomes in the operating room)
If at any time during the program the student does not demonstrate/practice the above, they may be placed on suspension from the program with the possibility of not being readmitted to the program.
If the student is asked to be removed from a clinical site for unsafe practice, they will be suspended from the program and may not be eligible for reentry.
亮点统计
我们的学生毕业时将有300多个不同的外科病例和超过900个临床接触小时(远高于全国平均水平)。. Upon graduation, our graduates take the National Board of 外科手术技术 and Surgical Assisting Certification exam. Questions about certification should be addressed to:
National Board of 外科手术技术 and Surgical Assisting
西干溪圈3号
利特尔顿,CO 80120
免费电话:1-800-707-0057
传真:303-325-2536
Website: www.nbstsa.org
Years | %通过了CST考试 | %在当地医院工作 |
2024 | 100% | 100% |
2023 | 60% | 100% |
2022 | 55% | 100% |
2021 | 83% | 100% |
2020 | 80% | 80% |
2019 | 87.5% | 100% |
2018 | 86% | 86% |
2017 | 83% | 100% |
2016 | 100% | 100% |
2015 | 100% | 100% |
2014 | 91% | 91% |
Updates
关于外科技术课程的认证状况的问题应向联合健康教育课程认证委员会(CAAHEP)提出。, 25400美国19号公路北158套房, Clearwater, FL. 33763 Website: www.caahep.org 727.210.2350 Email: (电子邮件保护) Fax: 727.210.2354
Accreditation Review Council on Education in 外科手术技术 and Surgical Assisting (ARC-STSA), 西干溪圈6号, Suite 110, Littleton, CO 80120 303.694.9262 Website: www.arcstsa.org Email: (电子邮件保护) Fax: 303.741.3655
有关认证的问题应向国家外科技术和外科协助委员会(West Dry Creek Circle)咨询, Littleton, co80120免费电话.800.707.0057 FAX: 303.325.2536 Website: www.nbstsa.org