Surgical Technology

Certificate

Surgical Technology

The Surgical Technology Program is a full-time three-quarter program offering a certificate of completion. This program prepares men and women to share in the responsibility of the operating room team in the care of the patient requiring surgery. The technologist is at all times under the supervision of the physician and/or registered nurse. The program consists of instruction in the basic sciences, medical terminology, surgical functions in the operating room, operating room equipment, and aseptic technique. The clinical practice throughout the program will be coordinated by the instructor at the college and take place in various hospitals in the metropolitan Seattle area. This program is nationally accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (Committee for Surgical Technology Education). New students are accepted into the three-quarter program each fall.

Career Opportunities

A student completing this program will have the skills needed to work as a surgical technologist in a hospital operating room and will be eligible to take the National Certification Exam.

Entrance Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent in the U.S.
  • Test requirements: Must be eligible for English 101 and Math 084. The test is waived if transcripts show completion of English 101 (Composition) and Math 084 (Algebra I) with at least a 2.0 grade. Entrance into the program is on a first-come, first-served basis after prerequisite testing has been completed.

How To Get Started

  • Complete the Standard Procedure for Admission to the College
  • After matriculation by Admissions, contact the division counselor's office at (206) 344-4347 for an appointment/interview to evaluate test scores and for counseling assistance to determine your eligibility to enter the program.
    Counselor: Lori Ann Miller, LMiller@sccd.ctc.edu
  • After the counselor's referral, an interview with the program instructor is required before placement on the approved list. Students are admitted on a first-come, first-served basis from the approved list each fall quarter.
  • Satisfactory physical and immunization records MUST be on file in the division office, room BE 3210, prior to the first day of class. Specific forms and information will be given out during registration for the program.
  • In accordance with health facility affiliation agreements, students enrolled in clinical courses are required to complete a Request for Criminal History form. All information will be kept confidential. Students should be aware that certain convictions may prevent their clinical placement and employment and that completion of this program does not guarantee certification, licensing or employment.

Estimated Training Costs

Curriculum

1'st QuarterCredits
AHE 117 MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY I 1
BIOL 128 SURVEY OF HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY 5
STT 111 SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY LAB 5
STT 113 SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY I 8
STT 115 CLINICAL ORIENTATION 2
2'nd QuarterCredits
AHE 127 MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY II 1
STT 123 SURGICAL TECNOLOGY II 14
STT 125 CLINICAL PRACTICE I 5
3'rd QuarterCredits
AHE 137 MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY III 1
STT 133 SURGICAL TECH III 5
STT 135 CLINICAL PRACTICE II 8
Total Credits = 55

Note:The ENG 101 (5 credits) program requirement may be taken fall, winter or spring quarters, and MUST be completed with a 2.0 grade or better before a certificate may be earned.

To complete the program a 2.0 grade or better is required in all surgical technology and related instruction courses.

For Further Information:

Information Technology Program
Health and Human Services
Seattle Central Community College
1701 Broadway, Room 2BE3210
Seattle, WA 98122
PHONE: (206) 344-4347
FAX: (206) 587-6337

Program Contact:
Maureen Wood-Mottley mawood@sccd.ctc.edu 206.587.6953