Surgical Technology (SUR) Program (AAS)
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Program Handbook
Program Mission & Outcomes
Program Goal
The goal of the surgical technology program is to prepare competent, entry level surgical technologists to become contributing members of the health care team. This will be accomplished by preparing competent graduates in the cognitive, psychomotor, and affective learning domains which meet or exceed the current standards as outlined by the Accreditation Review Council for Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA) and the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to demonstrate the following:
- Cognitive
- Apply and relate the knowledge of biological sciences and surgical technology practices and functions.
- Apply acquired skills and knowledge within the clinical setting.
- Recognize the importance of providing culturally appropriate patient care.
- Relate the importance of lifelong learning to professional practice.
- Psychomotor
- Assemble and operate surgical instrumentation and equipment.
- Anticipate and adapt appropriately to the changing surgical environment to meet the needs of the physician and patient.
- Practice proper aseptic aseptic technique in diverse clinical backgrounds.
- Function as a surgical team member to deliver excellence in patient care.
- Affective
- Demonstrate behaviors consistent with professional ethical, legal and moral standards.
- Demonstrate appropriate communication behaviors (verbal and nonverbal) in the clinical setting.
- Demonstrate the social skills, professional appearance, attitudes and behavior that reflect a surgical conscience.
- Practice accountability, competence and character demonstrative of a trained medical professional.
Effective: May 2020
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