Certificate
Healthcare
Continuing Education

Surgical Technologist

7 Hours

Estimated learning time

Self-Paced

Progress at your own speed

Popular course

A popular course among students

About the Certificate

Description

Surgical Technologist program teaches you to collaborate with and support surgeons, nurses, and other healthcare professionals during surgical procedures.

Topics

  • professionalism in allied health
  • introduction to human anatomy and medical terminology
  • surgical technology

Prerequisites

  • - High School Diploma or GED Program applicants must meet ONE of the following requirements: - Associate’s degree, or higher - Enrolled in college/university-level degree program related to medical field - Hold current certification in Sterile Processing, or related field. - Min. two (2) yrs related experience: Surgical technology experience not required, but must be w/in clinical/medical/healthcare environment. Direct patient care experience required. - Employer Sponsorship: Sponsorship Acknowledgement form signed by prospective employer agreeing to host graduate for post-program surgical cases (scrubs) as full-time/part-time employee, extern, or apprentice – required to attain TS-C certification.

Content Material Titles

  • Introduction to Human Anatomy & Medical Terminology: A Course Companion (MedCerts) - 1st Edition eText and Workbook By Paul Reuter and Valerie Weiss Surgical Technology: Principles and Practices (Elsevier, Copyright 2022) by Joanna Kotcher-Fuller

Sections

Schedule

Asynchronous

Delivery method

Online

Deliverables

  • Professional Program

    Launch of Career

    After completion of the course, get Tech in Surgery - Certified (TS-C)

  • Hone Important Skills

    Total Upgrade

    Such as Operating room procedures, Surgical equipment handling, Sterilization techniques, Surgical instruments, Anesthesia assistance, Preoperative preparation, Postoperative care, Aseptic techniques, Surgical procedures, Patient safety.

Outcomes

  • Uphold sterility in surgical environments.
  • Manage the inventory of medical supplies and equipment.
  • Aid healthcare practitioners during surgical procedures.
  • Prepare biological specimens for laboratory analysis.
  • Sterilize medical instruments and equipment.
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