Surgical Technology (SUR-3020)

Overview

The Surgical Technology program will prepare students for careers as surgical technicians, which are in high demand by area hospitals and surgical centers. The average salary for a surgical technician is up to $35/hour. After completing one year of study, students can take the Tech in Surgery TS-C (NCCT) certification exam. Please note that TS-C does not meet licensing or regulatory requirements for Surgical Technologists in some states. Please check with your local hospital system of your residence to confirm participation with this certifying body.

Details

Credential Level: Certificate
Total Credit Hours: 140
Offered In-Person: Yes

Introduction to Surgical Technology

TBA | Online coursework plus on-site job shadowing and in-person interviews | Tuition for this class is $180; fees are $170.

This course presents students with an introduction to the field of Surgical Technology. Topics include the history of the surgical technologist, professional organizations related to the profession, medical terminology, professional, legal, ethical, and moral responsibilities of the surgical technologist, health care organizations, environmental safety in the surgical field, and the importance of teamwork in the operating room setting. This course also introduces students to the terminology used in the profession. Students will also experience a full day in the life of a surgical technologist. Upon completion, students should be able to apply theoretical knowledge of the course topics to the operative environment.

There are no prerequisites for this course. Any student interested in Surgical Tech can take this course!

To Sign Up

Complete the registration form and bring to either the Hamlet or Scotland County Campus. For more information, call Student Services at (910) 410-1700.

Surgical Tech Level 1

TBA

Course Costs

Tuition is $180; fees are $840. This includes:

Textbooks
Basic Life Support
CastleBranch drug screening
CastleBranch Bridges Program
1 set of scrubs

Pre-requisites for Enrollment

Students will need to have completed these courses in order to enroll in the program:

Successful completion of Introduction to Surgical Technology
ENG 111 (or equivalent)
ENG 112 (or equivalent)
MAT 143 or higher (or equivalent)
BIO 163 or combination of BIO 165/166 (or equivalent)
College level humanities or sociology or psychology course
Exhibit computer literacy or completion of college-level computer course

How to Register

Complete our free application. Apply Here!

Surgical Tech Level 2

TBA

Course Cost: $400

This cost includes:

Tuition and fees
CastleBranch drug screening and background check
1 set of scrubs

Pre-requisites for Enrollment

Successful completion of Surgical Technology Level I or program coordinator approval

For More Information

Call Student Services at (910) 410-1700.