A.A. S. in Surgical Technology:

The Surgical Technology Program provides the professional skills required for a career in health care. The program introduces the student to the theory and practice of Surgical Technology and Perioperative practice in the classroom, laboratory and actual clinical setting. Students are prepared to function to function as a professional as a member of the surgical team by demonstrating knowledge of aseptic techniques, surgical procedures and instrumentation. The learning environment for students facilitates the development of knowledge, skills and values for professional development. The students garner sufficient background to be able to assimilate the policies and procedures of any health care institution consistent with their scope of practice in New York State.

Career Opportunities:

Surgical Technologists are crucial members of the surgical team. They are employed in hospital operating rooms, delivery rooms, cast rooms, ambulatory care units and central supply departments. They are utilized in clinic, ophthalmologists, physician and dentists’ offices. With a broad educational background combined with the specialized focus they possess, Surgical Technologists’ function very well in diverse areas as medical sales, product development and research, laser technology and bio-medical engineering.

Admission Requirements:

To be considered for the Program of Surgical Technology, students must pass the CUNY ACT in Reading and Writing and the COMPASS Math test or meet al requirements for existing developmental course work.

Retention Criteria :

 Criteria for retention in the Surgical Technology Program mandates that students:

• Receive no more that two grades below “C” in any of the pre or co-requisite courses.
• Earn a minimum of “C” in all Surgical Technology Courses.
• Students earning less than a “C” grade in a Surgical Technology Course may repeat the course one time.
• A second earned grade of less the “C” in any Surgical Technology course will result in dismissal from the Program.
• Clinical Performance in the Practicum must be at a Satisfactory level to remain in the program.

Practicum Requirements :

 After the initial semester, the student registers for a Practicum each semester. This is clinical practice in the operating room at various clinical agencies participating in surgical procedures.

Course Completion:
The student must complete and achieve a grade of “C” in the following courses prior to placement in the first practicum: ENG 12
BIO 11
ST 1
ST 2

Health Clearance – Malpractice Insurance – CPR Certification

Prior to registration for the practicum, students in Surgical Technology are required to obtain health clearance from the Kingsborough Community College Office of Health Services (A108). Students should obtain information regarding annual physical examination, immunization, tuberculosis testing and forms from the Office of Health Services (A-108). Students in clinical courses must obtain malpractice insurance that is valid for the entire semester and provide documentation of this to the Nursing Department (MAC 401) prior to registration. Students must also obtain CPR certification and provide documentation to the Nursing Department prior to registration in the first Practicum course.

Information on obtaining BLS certification and malpractice insurance is available in the Nursing Department office, MAC 401.

Students incur expenses of purchasing a required lab coat and KCC patch. They may opt to purchase individual protective goggles.

 The academic requirements are demanding and students are cautioned to plan their work schedules and extra curricular activities with this in mind.