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Program Description
 Surgical technologists are allied health professionals who
are an integral part of the medical practitioners providing
surgical care to patients in a variety of settings. The
surgical technologist works under medical supervision to
facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical
procedures. This individual works under the supervision
of a surgeon to ensure that the operating room environment
is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the
operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize
patient safety.
A surgical
technologist posses expertise in the theory and application
of sterile and aseptic techniques and combines the knowledge
of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation
tools and technologies to facilitate a physician's performance
of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.
This program
provides clinical experience built upon classroom instruction
in the basic sciences, patient care, aseptic techniques
and surgical procedures. Students enrolled in the Surgical
Technology Program are required to achieve a minimum grade
of "C" in each Surgical Technology course. Graduates
from this program are eligible to take the certifying exam
from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).
Mission Statement:
The mission
of the Surgical Technology Program is to provide students
the opportunity through didactic and clinical instruction
that will enable individuals to perform as competent, entry-level
Surgical Technologists. This will be accomplished by preparing
competent graduates in the cognitive, psychomotor, and
affective learning domains.
Work Policy:
A student is free to work during times that do not
interfere with classroom or clinical hours or requirements. However,
it is strongly recommended that work hours not exceed
20 hours per week, and that hours are not on the night
shift prior to a school day. Students are NOT allowed
to be used as Substitutes for Surgery Staff during
clinicals.
Past experience
has shown that it is difficult for students to maintain
a “C” average while
employed full-time. At no time will work be an
excuse for missed assignments, lack of alertness, absences,
or tardiness.
It is the policy of West Kentucky Community and Technical
College Surgical Technology Program and the Commission
on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
(CAAHEP) that students cannot be substituted for paid
personnel during the Clinical Portion of the program.
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National Surgical Technologist Week
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Members
of WKCTC's Surgical Technology class commemorate National
Surgical Technologist week by accepting a proclamation
from the City of Paducah. Pictured from left to right:
Holley Watson, Megan Gill, Valerie Nimmo, Jennie Kemp,
Misty Winsett, Mark Aucutt, Instructor Debbie Swain, Nickie
Cissell, Ginger Hogancamp, and Pauline McManus. |
Professional
Organizations
Visit the following Web sites to learn more about surgical
technology:
Association
of Surgical Technologist
The
National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting
(NBSTSA)
Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA)
Program Accreditation
Commission of Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
(CAAHEP)
Employer Survey
To be completed no sooner than 9-12 months after graduate
is employed.
Graduate Survey
To be completed no sooner than 6 months after graduation.
Statistics
Graduating Class of 2007
Job Placement Rate: 100%
Credentialing/licensure Rate: 100%
Retention Rate: 67%
Graduating Class of 2008
Job Placement Rate: 100%
Credentialing/licensure Rate: 100%
Retention Rate: 73%
Financial Aid
West Kentucky Community & Technical College participates in a full range of federal and state financial aid programs that include grants, loans, and work-study. For information on any of these programs, contact the Financial Aid Office by phone at (270) 534-3248. The College also awards academic scholarships to first-time freshmen and continuing students. Scholarship information is available online from the college website or may be obtained by calling (270) 534-3408.
Students must apply for financial aid by completing and mailing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or online at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov.
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The West Kentucky Community & Technical College School Code is 001979.
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