Surgical Technology

Description

  • Assist surgeons during surgery
  • Provide surgeons with instruments, supplies, and equipment during surgical procedures
  • Prepare to take the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) National Examination for the Certified Surgical Technologist

Printable Version

Revised:12/4/2019

 

Application Process

Apply online at tulsatech.edu. Applications can also be obtained in the counseling offices on any of the campuses; at the Career Services Center located on the Memorial Complex; or by calling 918.828.5000. 

Accrediting Agency

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) 1361 Park Street Clearwater, FL 33756 Phone: 727.210.2350 Fax: 727.210.2354 www.caahep.org Accreditation Review Committee/Surgical Technology Surgical Assisting ARC/STSA 6 West Dry Creek Circle Suite 110 Littleton, CO 80120-8031 Phone: 303.694.9262 Fax: 303.741.3655 Email: info@arcstsa.org

Additional Requirements

Prior to the start of the clinical practicum, students must:

  • Undergo a criminal background check including sex offender registration as required by the Oklahoma Child Care Facilities Licensing Act that requires individuals providing care to children under the age of 18 to be free of any criminal history that would indicate a potential for violent abuse against another person. Information provided on the criminal background check may impact student clinical eligibility.
  • Provide verification of immunizations through vaccination records, titer (blood test) results, or declination statements. A list of specific immunizations may be obtained through the Health Sciences Center by calling 918.828.1216. 
  • Have a current American Heart Association CPR for the Healthcare Provider card.
  • Provide transportation to clinical sites.
  • Adult students must pay a liability insurance fee for clinicals. This fee is charged for each Tulsa Tech fiscal year (July 1st to June 30th).
  • Adult students must pay a drug screening fee for clinicals. The drug screening is required for all students and will be completed sometime before clinicals.
  • Adult students must pay a fee to participate in the online immunization tracking system.

    NOTE: Fees associated with the requirements above are included in tuition/fees/books section.

Credentials/Industry Certifications

The surgical technology certification exam is sponsored by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).
Those who pass the certification exam may use the credential Certified Surgical Technologist (CST™). 
In order to successfully complete the program, students must sit for the CST Certification exam and during clinical rotations achieve a minimum of 120 cases in the first and second scrub role.

Employment Opportunities

Tulsa Tech builds partnerships with business and industry in the Tulsa area to find opportunities for work-based experiences and student placement. 

For more information, contact our Career Placement Services at 918.828.5000
Email: hiretulsatechgrads@tulsatech.edu or visit tulsatech.edu.

Entrance Requirements

Adult students only (age 18 or older)
High school diploma or G.E.D.
Basic computer literacy

2020-2021 Surgical Technology

College Credit

Certified Surgical Technologist

 

Plan of Study

Plan of Study

Scheduling Information

Adults / 10 months (All day); 12 months (Evening)

Daytime Classes:
Mon-Fri: 7:45 A.M. - 2:30 P.M.
Day Class Starts:  July 6, 2020
 
         
 
Evening Classes:
Mon-Thur: 3:30 - 10 P.M.

Eve Class Starts: January 6, 2020, October 21,2020, January 4, 2021

All Clinical hours:
Mon-Fri: 6:30 A.M. - 2:30 P.M. (including daytime and evening classes)
Both the daytime and the evening programs are controlled-entry with varying start dates.

Contact Info Center at 918.828.5000 for start dates.

Career Majors

Surgical Technologist Surgical Technology (Accredited Programs)

Courses

Surgical Technology Orientation

Anatomy

Core Medical Terminology

Core Employablity Skills

Core Employability Skills

Introduction to Surgical Technology

Surgical Patient Care/Theory

Surgical Patient Care/Skills

Essentials of Surgical Asepsis/Theory

Essentials of Surgical Asepsis/Skills

Surgical Tech Practicum I

Microbiology & Wound Healing

Surgical Case Management/Theory

Surgical Case Management Skills

Surgical Pharmacology

Disaster and Emergency Preparedness

Surgical Procedure I

Surgical Procedures II

Surgical Tech Practicum II

Surgical Tech Practicum III

CST Exam Review


Note: Evening classes will have daytime clinical hours

Outcome Assessments Results for 2019 Reporting Year

CST Exam Pass Rate - 89%

Accreditation Requirements - 70%

National CST Pass Rate - 70%

Graduate Placement - 92%

Accreditation Requirement 80%

 

           

 

         

Tuition, Fees and Books

  • Estimated Tuition Fees: $4,800.00*
  • Books: $576.00**
    Additional Required Costs: $628.00**

 

**There may be additional required costs as defined in the program handbook. Tuition, fees, career majors, courses and hours are subject to change without notice.

Tulsa-Area Salary

For information concerning working conditions, physical requirements, employment and job outlook please refer to the Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) at http://www.bls.gov/ooh/.
Salary information can be found at The Occupational Information Network (O*NET) Resource Center at http://www.onetonline.org/.

Gainful Employment - Daytime

Gainful Employment - Evening