Surgical Technology

About

The Surgical Technology mission is to provide an educational experience designed to produce competent entry-level surgical technologist in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains that are successfully prepared to take the National Certification Exam. The Surgical Technology Program trains individuals to prepare the operating room, select and care for instruments, provide technical assistance to the surgeon and nursing team during surgery, and breakdown the room after surgery. The program consists of four months of concentrated theory and lab practice, two months of integrated theory and clinical preparation, and six months of clinical

Program requires students to complete 120 cases within the operating theatre within a minimum of five surgical specialty areas to graduate the program and be eligible to sit for the National Exam for Surgical Technologists. The current NBSTSA pass rate for the Surgial Technology Program is 71% for the 2022-2023 school year.The program is accredited through CAAHEP.

The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)

25400 U.S. Highway 19 North, Suite 158 Clearwater, FL 33763

Phone: 727-210-2350

Fax: 727-210-2354

caahep.org

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Overview

Information Detail
Time Commitment Full Time
Typical Program Length 12 Months
Clock Hours 1,296
Class Type Day
Credentials Diploma
Total Tuition/Fees $4,340.00
Textbook/Supplies Cost $1,792.00

Program Credentials

Option NameHoursCredentials
Surgical Technologist 1296Diploma

Application Procedure

The Surgical Technology program is offered once a year starting in July.  Application Packets may be submitted throughout the year.  Once the completed application packet is submitted the applicant’s name is placed on the application list. Students are accepted on a first come, first served basis. An appointment is made for the applicant to attend a General Information Session.  During this session, applicants will complete orientation (both for program and college admissions)and meet financial aid. The Surgical Technology Application Packet is the same as for any TCAT program with one exception.  The current, passing HESI scores must be included in the packet. 

The Surgical Technology Application Packet consists of:
Application for Enrollment
Copy of high school transcript or GED transcript  
Copy of Immunization Record for measles, mumps, rubella, chickenpox, Hepatitis B series, and TB skin test
Copy of current HESI scores (scores are current if the test was taken within two years of the first day of class)
Physical examination form
Additional Documentation
Additional Documentation must be presented prior to enrolling in the program. 
Complete the background check during the mandatory General Information Session
Participate in a personal interview with the instructor
Pass a physical exam prior to first day of class
Update remaining immunizations to required standards

Warning!  Prior convictions or probations may prevent clinical placement ( a requirement of completion of the program) and gainful employment.

Campus Locations

Main Campus
910 Miller Avenue
Crossville, TN 38555

Curriculum/Courses

First Trimester: 
SGT 0001 Worker Characteristic
SGT 1010 Vocational and Professional Relations
SGT 1020 Medical and Surgical Terminology
SGT 1030 Anatomy & Physiology
SGT 1040 Microbiology
SGT 1050 Principles Of Asepsis
SGT 1060 Supplies, Equipment, & Instrumentation
SGT 1070 Technological Sciences
SGT 1080 Patient Care
SGT 1090 Pharmacology
Second Trimester: 
SGT 0002 Worker Characteristic
SGT 2010 Basic Surgical Procedures
SGT 2020 Clinical Practicum I
Third Trimester: 
SGT 0003 Worker Characteristic
SGT 3010 Advanced Surgical Procedures
SGT 3020 Clinical Practicum II
Surgical Technologist - Diploma 1296 Hours

Instructors

Melissa Oaks
931-444-1306

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