at
McMinnville
241 Vo-Tech Drive
McMinnville, TN 37110
Phone: (931) 473-5587
or (931) 474-TECH
Fax: (931) 473-6380
Surgical Technology
© TTC McMinnville
2007
Patricia
Merlo
Instructor
BS, RN
The Surgical Technology student works predominantly with the
anesthetized patient. The program prepares the student to work in the hospital
operating room and same day surgery. It includes courses in anatomy, terminology, and infection control. The
student practices to establish and maintain a sterile field. The
student learns to open the room for surgery, scrub, gown and glove, and hand
instruments to the surgeon. Students in the O.R. are working under the direction
of the surgeon, circulating nurse, and the preceptor.
When all necessary
course requirements are met, the students will be prepared to seek
employment as a surgical technologist. Graduates are eligible to take the
National Certification Exam (LCC-ST
Liaison Council on Certification for Surgical Technology). After the graduate passes the exam, they
become Certified Surgical Technologists.
Typical Subjects Taken
Orientation to Surgical
Technology
Personal and Professional Relations
Asepsis and the Surgical Environment
Terminology
Patient Care Concepts
Basic Case Preparation
Microbiology
Pharmacology
Surgical Procedures/Practice Lab
Anatomy and Physiology
Computers
Electricity
Physics
Clinical Rotation
Award
Surgical Technologist................1296
hours/Diploma
Highest Award: Diploma
Program Length: 12 months