This surgical technology preparatory program is designed for graduates of Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredited surgical technology programs. It is an intensive and condensed review of the theoretical and practical knowledge necessary to successfully pass the Liaison Council on Certification for Surgical Technologist (LCC-ST) Certification Exam.

Often graduates of a CAAHEP-accredited surgical technology program allow a long time to elapse before sitting for the LCC-ST national certification exam. This program is geared for those students and it covers the needed knowledge and skills for the exam.

Admission Requirements
The applicant must provide a copy of Certification of the CAAHEP-accredited surgical technology program from which he or she graduated. Upon meeting this requirement, the potential student must participate in an interview process.

LCC-ST Certification Exam Preparatory Courses

Fundamentals of Surgical Technology (SURG 681)
This workshop reviews medical terminology for surgical procedures and concentrates on the organization of the human body, cells, tissue and all the body systems. It reviews surgical microbiology pertaining to the principles of sterilization and provides an overview of pharmacology and anesthesiology applied during surgical intervention. (30 hours)
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Principles and Practices of Surgical Technology (SURG 682)
In accordance with the core curriculum, this course will review legal, ethical, and moral principles. Aseptic technique, general patient care and safety, equipment and supplies, instrumentation, wound healing and case management will also be covered. (30 hours)
Prerequisite: SURG 681.
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Surgical Procedures (SURG 683)
All surgical procedures will be discussed within the following services: general surgery, gyn surgery, ophthalmic surgery. Otorhinolaryngologic surgery, oral maxillofacial surgery, plastic surgery, genitourinary surgery, orthopedic surgery, cardiothoracic surgery, peripheral vascular surgery, neurosurgery and laparoscopic surgery will also be covered. (30 hours)
Prerequisite: SURG 682.