Surgical Technology
Overview
A surgical technologist is a health care professional who prepares an operating room (OR) before surgery. They’re a crucial part of a surgical care team, working alongside the surgeon, the surgeon’s assistants, the nurses, and the professional providing anesthesia. While the primary role of the surgical technologist is to pass sterile instruments and supplies to the surgeon and assistant, depending on the operation, they might also prepare robotic surgical equipment, hold organs in place, or hold retractors.
Surgical Technology is one of the three programs from Surgical Professions which provide a strong foundation upon which students can build their career in surgical services.
Surgical Professions Department Surgical Assisting Central Sterile Processing
Program and Certificate
The Associates of Applied Science (AAS) in Surgical Technology at Collin College is a 12-month program after completion of prerequisites (Summer, Fall, Spring) that will prepare the student to work as an entry-level surgical technologist. The course of study consists of approved courses from the Workforce Education Course Manual of Texas.
Upon completion of the program, the student is qualified to take the national certification examination for surgical technologists. The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs accredits our program allowing graduates to become eligible for the Certified Surgical Technologist, (CST) credential.
Additional Information
Graduates of the Surgical Technology program are entitled to an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree and are eligible to sit for the national certification examination administered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA). Those students passing the certification exam are allowed to use the title Certified Surgical Technologist.
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The Surgical Technology program operates under the standards of the Accreditation Review Committee on Education in Surgical Technology
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The Collin College Surgical Technology program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs.
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Employment Within 6 Months of Graduation
Class Year | Percent Employed | Class Size |
2018 | 100% | 20 Graduates |
2019 | 100% | 23 Graduates |
2020 | 100% | 23 Graduates |
2021 | 100% | 23 Graduates |
2022 | 100% | 16 Graduates |
Pass Rates
Class Year | Number of Graduates | Number of Graduates Who Took CST Exam | Number of Graduates Who Passed CST Exam | Percentage of Graduates that Passed CST Exam |
2021 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 87% |
2020 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 90% |
2019 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 100% |
2018 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 90% |
2017 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 90% |
PHYSICAL STANDARDS:
- Ability to bend and stoop; able to stand and/or sit for long periods of time in one location with minimum/no breaks
- Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds to assist moving patients
- Ability to refrain from nourishment or restroom breaks for periods up to 6 hours or more
- Demonstrate sufficient visual ability enough to load a fine (10-0) suture onto needle holders with/without corrective lenses and while wearing safety glasses
- Demonstrate sufficient peripheral vision to anticipate and function while in the sterile surgical environment
- Hear and understand muffled communications without visualization of the communicator’s mouth/lips within 20 feet
- Hear activation/warning signals on equipment
- Ability to detect odors sufficient to maintain environmental safety and patient needs
- Manipulate instruments, supplies and equipment with speed, dexterity and good eye-hand coordination
- Ambulate/move around without assistive devices
- Able to assist with and/or lift, move, position and manipulate the patient who is unconscious with or without assistive devices
COMMUNICATION/COMPREHENSION STANDARDS:
- Communicate and understand fluent English both verbally and in writing, including health care information in order to communicate effectively with surgeons and staff to assure patient safety
- Exhibit social skills necessary to interact effectively with surgeons, patients, families, Co-workers and supervisors of the same or different cultures such as respect, politeness, tact, collaboration, teamwork and discretion
MENTAL/ATTITUDINAL STANDARDS:
- Possess short and long term memory sufficient to perform tasks such as, but not limited to, mentally tracking surgical supplies and performing anticipation skills intraoperatively
- Able to make appropriate judgment decisions
- Demonstrate the use of positive coping skills under stress
- Demonstrate calm, appropriate and effective responses, especially in emergency situations
- Exhibit positive interaction skills during patient, staff and faculty interactions
PreRequisites
BIOL 2401 - Anatomy and Physiology I1
BIOL 2402 - Anatomy and Physiology II
BIOL 2420 - Microbiology for Non-Science Majors or BIOL - 2421 Microbiology for Science Majors
ENGL 1301 - Composition I
HPRS 1204 - Basic Health Profession Skills
SPCH 1311 - Introduction to Speech Communication (See Speech options)
HITT 1305 - Medical Terminology I
PSYC 2301 - General Psychology2
GEN ED - Humanities/Fine Arts Course
Program YEAR
First (Summer) Semester
SRGT 1271 - Basic Skills of Surgical Technology
SRGT 1409 - Fundamentals of Peri-operative Concepts and Techniques
Second Semester
HITT 1303 - Medical Terminology II
HPRS 2300 - Pharmacology for Health Professions
SRGT 1441 - Surgical Procedures I
SRGT 1461 - Clinical - Surgical Technology I
Third Semester
SRGT 1171 - Transition to Practice for the Surgical Technologist
SRGT 1442 - Surgical Procedures II
SRGT 2130 - Professional Readiness
SRGT 2561 - Clinical - Surgical Technology II (Capstone)
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS: 60
1. No course substitutions
2. May substitute SOCI 1301
3. Recommended to be taken as a prerequisite before the program
Costs are estimated and are subject to change.
Tuition:
Collin County Residents: $3,720
Texas Out-of-County Resident: $7,020
Books: $600
Uniforms: $200
Clinical Readiness: $128
Certification Exam: $250
Please attend an information session for the most up to date program costs.
Additional financial information can be obtained from the bursar's website.
Student Financial ServicesDonna Smith
Director of Surgical Professions
(972) 548-6854
Rhonda Green
Professor/Clinical Coordinator of Surgical Technology
RGreen@Collin.edu
(214) 491-6216
Application Process
- Apply to Collin College
Students will need to apply and be accepted to Collin College, before they are able to apply to the Surgical Technology Program.
Acceptance to Collin College does not guarantee acceptance to the program.
Students can refer to the Admissions department for information on how to apply to Collin College.
Admission - Complete/Transfer Prerequisites
Prerequisite courses are implemented into the curriculum for the Surgical Technology program so students are well prepared in the general subject matter relating to healthcare.
Prerequisites are required to be completed before acceptance to the Surgical Technology program. Please review the list of Prerequisites under Curriculum section in the Program Information above.
Some courses may transfer from other institutions, please contact academic advising about credit transfers.
Academic Advising - Attend an Information Session
Attendance to a zoom information session is required for acceptance to the Surgical Technology program.
Information sessions give prospective students an overview of the Surgical Technology Program, the admissions steps, and the overall role of the surgical technologist in the workplace, along with job roles and salary information.
Current Information Session Dates:
Wednesday, November 20th, 2024 at 11am-1pm
Monday, December 2nd, 2024 at 11am-1pm
To attend an information session you can join the open zoom link (Meeting ID: 210 992 0498) or reach out to:
Rhonda Green, Professor of Surgical Technology
RGreen@36837a.com(214) 491-6216
Zoom Meeting Link - Apply to Surgical Technology
After completing all other steps, students will then need to complete a Surgical Technology application.
Application deadline is March 7th 2024 for 2025-2026 classes.
Future applicants for 2025-2026 classes will find the application here, please check back at a later time.
Completed applications can be submitted via email to:
Donna Smith, Director of Surgical Professions
drsmith@36837a.comOffice: (972) 548-6854
Or in Person to:
Donna Smith (H206) or Rhonda Green (H225A)
2200 W University Dr.
Cary A. Israel Health Sciences Center
McKinney, TX 75071
Students will need to apply and be accepted to Collin College, before they are able to apply to the Surgical Technology Program.
Acceptance to Collin College does not guarantee acceptance to the program.
Students can refer to the Admissions department for information on how to apply to Collin College.
AdmissionPrerequisite courses are implemented into the curriculum for the Surgical Technology program so students are well prepared in the general subject matter relating to healthcare.
Prerequisites are required to be completed before acceptance to the Surgical Technology program. Please review the list of Prerequisites under Curriculum section in the Program Information above.
Some courses may transfer from other institutions, please contact academic advising about credit transfers.
Academic AdvisingAttendance to a zoom information session is required for acceptance to the Surgical Technology program.
Information sessions give prospective students an overview of the Surgical Technology Program, the admissions steps, and the overall role of the surgical technologist in the workplace, along with job roles and salary information.
Current Information Session Dates:
Wednesday, November 20th, 2024 at 11am-1pm
Monday, December 2nd, 2024 at 11am-1pm
To attend an information session you can join the open zoom link (Meeting ID: 210
992 0498) or reach out to:
Rhonda Green, Professor of Surgical Technology
RGreen@36837a.com
(214) 491-6216
Zoom Meeting LinkAfter completing all other steps, students will then need to complete a Surgical Technology application.
Application deadline is March 7th 2024 for 2025-2026 classes.
Future applicants for 2025-2026 classes will find the application here, please check back at a later time.
Completed applications can be submitted via email to:
Donna Smith, Director of Surgical Professions
drsmith@36837a.com
Office: (972) 548-6854
Or in Person to:
Donna Smith (H206) or Rhonda Green (H225A)
2200 W University Dr.
Cary A. Israel Health Sciences Center
McKinney, TX 75071