Surgical Technology
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- Program
- Associate of Applied Science
- Admission Process
- Application Deadlines
- Prerequisite Courses
- Advisory Committee
- Gallery
- Faculty and Staff
Program
The Associate of Applied Science in Surgical Technology program prepares individuals for employment as an integral part of a surgical team. Surgical technologists work closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, registered nurses, and other surgical staff in delivering patient care and assuming appropriate responsibilities before, during and after surgery.
The program consists of classroom and laboratory instruction on campus and clinical instruction in clinic and hospital settings in the surrounding area. Graduates of the Surgical Technology program are eligible to sit for the National Certified Surgical Technologist Examination administered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).
The Surgical Technology program is accredited by The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), 1361 Park Street, Clearwater FL 33756, Phone (727) 210-2350, Fax (727) 210-2354, www.caahep.org. Students successfully completing this program will be awarded the Associate of Applied Science degree.
Associate of Applied Science – Surgical Technology Degree Checklist
Associate of Applied Science
Fall SemesterCOURSE SEM. HR.SURG 1002Introduction to Health Sciences2SURG 1106Fundamentals of Surgical Technology6SURG 1102Principles of Pharmacology and Anesthesia2SURG 1123Fundamentals of Surgical Technology Skills Laboratory3SURG 1132Surgical Technology Practicum I2TOTAL15 Spring SemesterCOURSE SEM. HR.SURG 1206Perioperative Techniques and Procedures6SURG 1222Perioperative Techniques and Procedures Skills Laboratory2SURG 1202Surgical Procedures I2SURG 1216Surgical Technology Practicum II6TOTAL16 Summer SemesterCOURSE SEM. HR.SURG 1302Surgical Procedures II2SURG 1322Surgical Procedures III2SURG 1305Surgical Technology Practicum III5TOTAL9 Total Program Hours 70
Basic Studies Requirements:
Reading – ACT 19 or above (or) ASSET 41 or above (or) COMPASS 82 or above or complete BSTD 0113 Reading Skills II. Students testing into basic studies reading are required to take the Nelson-Denny reading test for placement into the appropriate reading class.
Writing – ACT 19 or above (or) ASSET 42 or above (or) COMPASS 75 or above (or) complete BSTD 0213 Fundamentals of Writing II
Math – ACT 19 or above (or) ASSET Intermediate Algebra Skills 43 or above (or) COMPASS 71 or above (or) complete BSTD 0513 Intermediate Algebra.
SAS – A course required for all first-time, full-time degree-seeking students and students who test into two or more basic studies courses
If you are interested in further information regarding this program, contact:
Kellye Young, Program Director
South Arkansas Community College
300 South West Avenue, El Dorado AR 71730
Phone (870) 875-7284 Fax (870) 864-7140
Admission Process
Applicants to the professional program MUST:
- provide official copy of high school or GED Equivalency with transcript, or official college transcript if applicable
- complete general admissions procedures to the college
- complete all necessary basic studies requirements according to placement tests
- complete Health Science Application forms
- submit 3 reference letters
- complete all prerequisite courses with a grade of “C” or better
- meet with Surgical Technology advisor
- submit an unencumbered drug screen upon request
- submit an unencumbered background check upon entry to the program
- provide proof of current American Heart Association CPR Certification – Health Care Provider
- provide proof of PPD skin test, IGRA test or chest X-ray if positive PPD test or unable to submit to skin test
- provide proof of Hepatitis B immunization series or sign declination statement
- provide physical examination form completed by a health care provider documenting good physical and mental health upon being admitted
- provide proof of immunity to varicella. Proof may consist of 1) proof of vaccination, 2) statement of physician verifying that student had varicella, or 3) varicella antibody titer indicating immunity.
- Proof of current Influenza Virus Vaccination
- have earned a cumulative GPA of 2.00 or greater
- Successfully complete with 2.0 GPA (“C”) or better in each of the following prerequisite courses:
- Anatomy I and Lab I
- Anatomy II and Lab II
- Microbiology
- Medical Terminology
Enrollment is limited to 10 students per year. Student selection is based on:
- 1. Cumulative GPA
- 2. GPA for prerequisite courses A&P I/L, A&P II/L, Microbiology/L and Medical Terminology Academic Progression Students must complete all components of surgical technology courses with a grade of “C” (78%) or higher to progress to the following semester. Each preceding semester is a prerequisite to the following semester. Courses are sequenced so that material covered in subsequent courses is based on that covered in previous courses.
Academic Progression
Students must complete all components of surgical technology courses with a grade of “C” (78%) or higher to progress to the following semester. Each preceding semester is a prerequisite to the following semester. Courses are sequenced so that material covered in subsequent courses is based on that covered in previous courses.
Application Deadlines
To apply for admission to a HNS Professional Program, applicants must have completed:
- all basic studies requirements,
- all prerequisite classes (or be currently enrolled in) as specified in the SouthArk catalog for each professional program.
See SouthArk catalog for specifics regarding each program’s requirements and/or consult program advisor.
Program
Class Begins
Application Deadline
LPN – Spring Days and Warren
January, 2015
Spring Semester
September 25, 2014
By 5:00 p.m.
LPN -Evenings
January, 2016
Fall Semester
TBA
RN
January, 2015
Spring Semester
August 31, 2014
Surgical Technology
Fall Semester
2015
Currently Accepting Apps until filled
OTA
Summer Semester
2015
April 01, 2015
PTA
Summer Semester
2015
March 1, 2015
Radiologic Technology
Fall Semester
2015
March 30, 2015
EMT
Fall & Spring
Semester
No Application Process –
Open Enrollment Until Filled
Paramedic
August, 2013
Fall Semester
Applications Due
July 18, 2014
CNA
CNA Classes offered each Semester
Fall/Spring/Summer
Applications Available
until filled
Respiratory Therapy
Fall Semster
2015
April 28, 2015
Coding – HIT
August, 2014
No Application Process –
Open Enrollment Until Filled
Transcription – HIT
August, 2014
No Application Process –
Open Enrollment Until Filled
MLS
Fall Semester
2014
Applications Available until filled
Phlebotomy/EKG
Fall Semester
2014
Applications Available until filled
Prerequisite Courses
COURSE SEM. HR.BIOL 2064/LHuman Anatomy and Physiology I/Lab4
BIOL 2074/LHuman Anatomy and Physiology II/Lab4
MBIO 1124/LMicrobiology with Lab4HIT 1003Medical Terminology3*ENGL 1113Composition I3*ENGL 1123Composition II3*PSYC 2003General Psychology3RNSG 2113Math for Nurses3*CSCI 1003Computers and Information Processing3 TOTAL30 *The following courses must be completed prior to enrollment in the first semester of the program: BIOL 2064/L, BIOL 2074/L, MBIO 1124/L, and HIT 1103. Three of the five general education courses must be completed before admission into the Surgical Technology Program. Two of the five general-education courses may be taken concurrently with the Surgical Technology courses, with a maximum of one course per semester.
Advisory Committee
MemberAddressAffiliatePhoneBarron, Sallie, RN, CNOR, RNFA
Surgical Staff Nurse700 West Grove
El Dorado, AR 71730MCSA870.864.3381Cook, Bob, RN, BSN
Director of Surgical Services700 West Grove
El Dorado, AR 71730MCSA870.864.3396Gartman, Kathy RN, MSN
Chief Nursing Officer700 West Grove
El Dorado, AR 71730MCSA870.864.3269Cox, Benny
Certified Public Accountant451 N. Washington
El Dorado, AR 71730Consumer representative870.862.9950Ratcliff, John, DR
Surgeon, OB/GYN
209 Thompson
El Dorado, AR 71730 870.881.9311Pope, Margaret, RN
Director of Surgical ServicesP O Box 400
Crossett, AR 71735Ashley County Medical Center870-364-1257Brown, Arthur, MPH, RRT
Dean of Health and Natural SciencesP O Box 7010
300 S. West Avenue
El Dorado AR 71730South Arkansas Community College870-864-7102Sanders, Melodee, RN
Assistant DON
638 California
Camden AR 71701Ouachita County Medical Center870-836-1215Moore, Bonnie, AAS, CST
Practicing CST700 West Grove Street
El Dorado AR 71730Medical Center of South Arkansas870-864-3381Davidson, Keitha, MSN, CNOR, CST
Program Director of Nursing
P O Box 7010
300 S. West Avenue
El Dorado AR 71730South Arkansas Community College870-875-2348Ashley Cooper, STS
2014-2015 SACC Surgical Technology
Class President SouthArk ST StudentP O Box 7010
300 S. West Avenue
El Dorado AR 71730South Arkansas Community College
Ball, Mearlene, MSN,BSN,CNOR
O.R. Manager
638 California
Camden AR 71701Ouachita County Medical Center870-836-1215
LeBlanc, AAS,CST
Graduate
700 West Grove
El Dorado, AR 71730Medical Center of South Arkansas870-864-3381
Mendoza, Brandy, AAS, CST
Faculty
300 South West Ave.
El Dorado, AR 71730South Arkansas Community College870-875-7283
Gati, Kennith, Dr.
Orthopedic Surgeon
100 Meadowview Dr.
El Dorado, AR 71730South Arkansas Orthopedic
and Sports Medicine870-862-1144
Gallery
Faculty and Staff
Kellye Young, RN, CST
Program Director
Brandy Mendoza, AAS, CST
Clinical Instructor
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