Surgical Technology

The demand for surgical technicians is expected to increase rapidly with the increasing age of Baby Boomers. Surgical technicians assist with surgical procedures under the supervision of surgeons or registered nurses. Surgical technicians set up operating rooms with surgical instruments, equipment, sterile drapes and solutions. Patients are prepared for surgery by surgical technicians.

The Surgical Technology diploma program at SPCC is designed to provide the knowledge and skills needed for entry-level positions in the surgical technician field.

Course work emphasizes:

• Maintaining aseptic conditions
• Patient preparation for surgery
• Assisting during operations
• Instrument, equipment and supply preparation

Surgical Technology diploma education requirements
Surgical Technology diploma admissions requirements

Career opportunities

Hospitals
Physicians’ offices
Dental offices
Forensic accounting
Ambulatory surgical centers
Outpatient care centers

Accreditation

The SPCC Surgical Technology Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA). Contact the Commission at 1361 Park Street, Clearwater, FL 33756 or call 727-210-2350 for questions about the accreditation.

Surgical Technology faculty

Carol Courtney Program Director, Surgical Technology

Alice Bradley Associate Dean, Allied Health