Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) through the Accreditation Review Committee on Education in Surgical Technology (ARC-ST)
Awarded Continued Accreditation to 2015

Surgical technologists function as integral members of the surgical team that works closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, registered nurses, and other surgical personnel. Their responsibilities involve the preparation of the operating room, instruments, equipment, medication, and supplies that will be needed. A surgical technologist is the surgical team's expert in aseptic technique and is constantly monitoring any breaks in technique. In some hospitals, surgical technologists may also act as unsterile members of the surgical team assisting the circulator. With additional education, they can also become certified first assistants.

The Surgical Technology Certificate Program is designed to provide you, the student, with the knowledge, skills and abilities to participate effectively pre-operatively, intra-operatively and post-operatively. It prepares you to become part of the surgical team. You will learn the function, and correct application, of each instrument. Specialty equipment is described and demonstrated in the hospital.

Students receive surgical technology training through a variety of methods including classroom lecture, practice in a mock surgical lab at the university, and actual clinical experience in local hospital operating rooms. Students are prepared to sit for the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) national certification exam. Those who pass this exam demonstrate their theoretical and practical knowledge of surgical technology and are granted the designation of Certified Surgical Technologist (CST).

Admission Requirements
The criteria for entry into LIU's Surgical Technology Certificate Program meets the requirements of CAAHEP's approved programs. The potential student must have a high school diploma or a G.E.D.
Upon meeting the requirement above, the student must participate in an interview and receive a positive rating.

Tuition
Tuition is $11,000 for the entire program. A convenient deferred payment plan and loans are available for qualified applicants.

Certificate Requirements
To be eligible to receive the certificate, you must successfully complete:

SURG 095 Introduction to Surgical Technology
SURG 150 Medical Terminology/Anatomy and Physiology I
SURG 155 Anatomy and Physiology II
SURG 210 Microbiology
SURG 220 Pharmacology
SURG 181 Surgical Technology I
SURG 182 Surgical Technology II
SURG 183 Surgical Technology III
SURG 184 Surgical Technology IV
SURG 324 Clinical Didactics
SURG 421 Clinical Preceptorship I
SURG 422 Clinical Preceptorship II

with a grade of "C" or higher for each course.

For more information, please call (718) 488-1118 or (718) 488-3439.

Surgical Technology Courses

Introduction to Surgical Technology (SURG 095)
This course provides an overview of Long University's Surgical Technology Certificate Program. Students meet with instructors, and tour the campus and the Surgical Technology lab. Polices, procedures and educational objectives are discussed. Goals and outcomes are reviewed and career opportunities also presented. (3 hours)

SURG 095
Section 1: Monday, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Schedule to be announced.
Instructor: Staff

Section 2: Monday, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Schedule to be announced.
Instructor: Staff
* * * * *
Medical Terminology/Anatomy and Physiology I (SURG 150)
This course concentrates on the organization of the human body, cells, tissues and organs. Medical Terminology focuses on fundamental word structure, terminology for surgical procedures, vocabulary, prefixes, word roots, suffixes, and combining forms. (72 hours)
Prerequisite: SURG 095.

SURG 150
Section 7: Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 9:00 a.m. - 2:10 p.m.
June 3 - July 2 (course started)
Instructor: Michael Forde, MBA, MS

Section 8: Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
June 3 - July 22 (course started)
Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (1/2 hour break)
June 21
Instructor: Michael Forde, MBA, MS
* * * * *
Anatomy and Physiology II (SURG 155)
As a continuation of Medical Terminology/Anatomy and Physiology I, each body system is viewed independently, as follows: the integumentary system, the skeletal system, the muscular system, the nervous system, the sensory system, the cardiovascular system, the lymphatic system, the respiratory system, the digestive system, the urinary system, the reproductive system, and the endocrine system. (51 hours)
Prerequisite: SURG 150.

SURG 155
Section 7: Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 9:00 a.m. - 2:05 p.m.
July 7 - July 28
Instructor: Michael Forde, MBA, MS

Section 8: Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
July 23 - August 20
Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (1/2 hour break)
July 26 & August 16
Instructor: Michael Forde, MBA, MS
* * * * *
Microbiology (SURG 210)
It is essential that the student of surgical technology understand the basic concepts of microbiology because outcomes of surgical procedures and overall patient safety are directly affected by this knowledge. An introduction to microbiology and microorganisms is presented, accompanied by studies of bacteriology, pathogens of body fluids and systems, virology, parasitology, mycology and wound healing. (52 hours)
Prerequisite: SURG 155.

SURG 210
Section 7: Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 9:00 a.m. - 2:10 p.m.
July 29 - August 19
Instructor: Michael Forde, MBA, MS

Section 8: Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 6:00 - 9:05 p.m.
September 2 - October 6
Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (1/2 hour break)
September 6
Instructor: Michael Forde, MBA, MS
* * * * *
Pharmacology (SURG 220)
During this course, the student is introduced to basic pharmacology, which will be inclusive of mathematical calculations, drug regulation and drug administration. Antibiotics, diuretics, hormones, ophthalmic agents and anticoagulants are explained in detail relating to their application in surgery. Preoperative, intra-operative and postoperative anesthetic medications are studied along with blood and fluid replacement and anesthesia complications. (48 hours)
Prerequisite: SURG 210.

SURG 220
Section 7: Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 9:00 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.
September 2 - September 22
Instructor: Michael Forde, MBA, MS

Section 8: Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
October 7 - November 5
Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (1/2 hour break)
October 11
Instructor: Michael Forde, MBA, MS
* * * * *
Surgical Technology I (SURG 181)
This course uses both lecture and laboratory sessions to teach students the initial skills they will need to master, with accompanying theory, in order that they may function as surgical technologists in an operating room. Theory topics include: legal, ethical and moral standards, physical and environmental safety standards, aseptic technique, surgical pharmacology and anesthesiology, biomedical sciences and all ages of the surgical patients, from neonatal to geriatric inclusive of patients with special needs. Laboratory sessions include: introduction to various surgical instrumentation, basic hand washing, opening sterile supplies and some basic loading and unloading of sharp objects. (76 hours)
Prerequisite: SURG 220.

SURG 181
Section 5: Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 9:00 a.m. - 2:05 p.m.
June 2 - July 2 (course started)
Instructor: William Bloomfield, CST

Section 6: Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
July 7 - August 18
Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (1/2 hour break)
July 12, July 26 & August 16
Instructor: Michael Forde, MBA, MS

Section 7: Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
September 23 - October 27
Instructor: William Bloomfield, CST

Section 8: Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
November 10 - December 22
Tuesdays, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
November 25
Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (1/2 hour break)
November 15, December 6 & 20
Instructor: William Bloomfield, CST
* * * * *
Surgical Technology II (SURG 182)
This course uses both lecture and laboratory sessions to teach students additional skills required, along with more technological theory. Theory topics include: general patient care and safety, equipment and supplies, wound healing, case management and diagnostic procedures. Laboratory sessions introduce the student to: familiarization to stapling devices, positioning the patient, transporting the patient, surgical counts, drawing medications and interviewing the surgical patient. (80 hours)
Prerequisite: SURG 181.

SURG 182
Section 5: Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
July 7 - August 11
Instructor: William Bloomfield, CST

Section 6: Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
August 19 - October 14
Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (1/2 hour break)
September 13, September 27 & October 11
Instructor: Michael Forde, MBA. MS

Section 7: Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
October 28 - December 9
(No classes November 24, 25 & 26)
Instructor: William Bloomfield, CST
* * * * *
Surgical Technology III (SURG 183)
This course uses both lecture and laboratory sessions to teach students additional skills required, along with procedures they will encounter during their clinical rotations and as a surgical technologist in the workplace. The surgical procedures explained fall within the various services of surgery: general surgery, gynecologic surgery, ophthalmic surgery, otorhinolaryngologic surgery, oral maxillofacial surgery and plastic and reconstructive surgery. The practical skills they accomplish are: the surgical scrub, gowning self and others, setting up a sterile field and organizing supplies and instrumentation within the sterile field. (80 hours)
Prerequisite: SURG 182.

SURG 183
Section 4: Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
June 3 - July 23 (course started)
Thursdays, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
June 12 & July 17
Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (1/2 hour break)
June 21, June 28 & July 12
Instructor: Mala Rahaman, CST

Section 5: Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
August 12 - September 17
Instructor: William Bloomfield, CST

Section 6: Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
October 15 - December 2
Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (1/2 hour break)
October 25, November 8 & 22
Instructor: Michael Forde, MBA, MS

Section 7: Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
December 10 - February 2
(No classes December 22-December 31 & January 19)
Instructor: Staff
* * * * *
Surgical Technology IV (SURG 184)
This course uses both lecture and laboratory sessions to teach students the remaining skills required to participate in their clinical rotations and the remaining procedures in which they need to be knowledgeable. The remaining surgical procedures taught fall within the following surgical services: genitourinary surgery, orthopedic surgery, cardiothoracic surgery, peripheral vascular surgery and neurosurgery. The practical skills that are covered focus on the organizational aspects of the sterile field, to include: the back table, instruments, ring stand and Mayo stand. (72 hours)
Prerequisite: SURG 183.

SURG 184
Section 4: Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
July 26 - August 28
Thursdays, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
July 31, August 14 & 28
Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (1/2 hour break)
July 26, August 9 & 23
Instructor: Mala Rahaman, CST

Section 5: Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
September 22 - October 22
(Wednesday, October 22, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon only)
Instructor: William Bloomfield, CST

Section 6: Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
December 3 - January 28, 2009
Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (1/2 hour break)
December 13 & January 17, 2009
(No classes December 24-December 31 & January 19, 2009)
Instructor: Michael Forde, MBA, MS
* * * * *
Clinical Didactics (SURG 324)
This course reinforces concepts taught during the academic and laboratory portion. It also supports the standards, practices and principles of Surgical Technology. (24 hours)
Prerequisite: SURG 184.

SURG 324
Section 2: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (1/2 hour break)
September 3 - September 8
Instructor: William Bloomfield, CST

Section 3: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (1/2 hour break)
August 26 - August 29
Instructor: William Bloomfield, CST

Section 4: Monday, Tuesdays & Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (1/2 hour break)
November 25 - December 2
Instructor: Staff
* * * * *
Clinical Preceptorship I (SURG 421)
The clinical preceptorship provides the student with initial hands-on experience in an operating room, reinforcing concepts taught during the academic and laboratory portion of the program. Formal clinical evaluation is performed for each student. The clinical preceptors also assess the performance of the student in the operating room. (180 hours)
Prerequisite: SURG 184.

SURG 421
Section 2: Mondays - Fridays, 7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
June 10 - July 22 (course started)
(No class July 4)
Instructor: Gregorio Parris, CST

Section 3: Mondays - Fridays, 7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
June 2 - July 14 (course started)
(No class July 4)
Instructor: Gregorio Parris, CST

Section 4: Mondays - Fridays, 7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
September 2 - October 13
Instructor: Gregorio Parris, CST

Section 5: Mondays - Fridays, 7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
October 27 - December 9
Instructor: Gregorio Parris, CST
* * * * *
Clinical Preceptorship II (SURG 422)
The clinical preceptorship provides the student with advanced hands-on experience in an operating room, reinforcing concepts taught during the academic, laboratory, and Clinical Preceptorship I portion of the program. Formal clinical evaluation is performed for each student. The clinical preceptors also assess the performance of the student in the operating room. (180 hours)
Prerequisite: SURG 421.

SURG 422
Section 2: Mondays - Fridays, 7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
July 23 - September 2
Instructor: Gregorio Parris, CST

Section 3: Mondays - Fridays, 7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
July 15 - August 25
Instructor: Gregorio Parris, CST

Section 4: Mondays - Fridays, 7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
October 14 - November 24
Instructor: Gregorio Parris, CST

Section 5: Mondays - Fridays, 7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
December 10 - January 30, 2009
(No classes November 27, 28 & December 24-January 2, 2009)
Instructor: Gregorio Parris, CST
* * * * *

Surgical Technology Program
FAQ's

What do surgical technologists do?

Surgical Technologists function as integral members of the surgical team that works closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, registered nurses, and other surgical personnel. Their responsibilities involve the preparation of the operating room, instruments, equipment, medication, and supplies that will be needed. A Surgical Technologist is the surgical team's expert in aseptic technique and is constantly monitoring any breaks in technique. In some hospitals, Surgical Technologists may also act as non-sterile members of the surgical team assisting the circulator. With additional education, they can also become certified first assistants.

What are the admission requirements?

The criteria for entry into LIU's Surgical Technology Certificate Program meets the requirements of CAAHEP's approved programs. The potential student must have a high school diploma or a G.E.D. Upon meeting the requirement above, the student must participate in an interview with the admission coordinator. A positive rating is required.

Is the program accredited?

It is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) through the Accreditation Review Committee on Education in Surgical Technology (ARC-ST). Awarded Continued Accreditation to 2015.

What is the length of the program?

The full-time day schedule runs one year and meets 3-4 days a week, 3-6 hours a day. The part-time night schedule runs 18 months and meets 3 nights a week and one Saturday a month.

What are the start dates?

A day-time and night class begins every semester.

What does training consist of?

The Surgical Technology Certificate Program is designed to provide you, the student, with the knowledge, skills and abilities to participate effectively pre-operatively,intra-operatively and post-operatively. It prepares you to become part of the surgical team. You will learn the function, and correct application, of each instrument. Specialty equipment is described and demonstrated in the hospital. You will receive surgical technology training through a variety of methods including classroom lecture, practice in a mock surgical lab at the Campus and actual clinical experience in local hospital operating rooms. You'll also prepare to sit for the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) National Certification Exam.

How much is the tuition?

The tuition cost of the Surgical Technology program is $11,000.

Where are the classes held?

Classes are held at Long Island University's Brooklyn Campus, School of Continuing Studies, which is located at 9 Hanover Place (2nd floor), Brooklyn, New York 11201.

Where are the clinicals held?

The clinicals are held at various hospitals throughout New York City --- Maimonides, Mt. Sinai, Brooklyn, Cornell.

What is the salary range of surgical technologists?

According to the MHA Health Careers Center, the salary range of surgical technologists is between $26,700 - $50,800 with an estimated average annual salary of $40,500.

Material web sites?

Log on to www.ast.org or www.arcst.org.

LIU web site?

The Long Island University web site for the Brooklyn Campus is www.brooklyn.liu.edu.

Who can I talk to about the progam at LIU?

To learn more about the Surgical Technology Certificate Program, please call (718) 488-1118 or (718) 488-3439.