Surgical Technology (5235)
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| Program Website |
http://www.pbcc.edu/SurgicalTechnology.xml
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| Program Description |
This program is designed to prepare the student for employment as a surgical technologist. In a simulated surgical environment, the student will practice preparing, setting up and maintaining a sterile field; preparation of supplies and equipment for surgery; and patient preparation. Course content includes surgical technology concepts, surgical techniques and procedures. Clinical learning experiences in an operating room and related areas are an integral part of this program.
Students in the surgical technology program learn through classroom instruction and six months of clinical experience in operating room and related areas. In a simulated surgical environment, students practice: preparing, setting up and maintaining a sterile field; preparation of supplies and equipment for surgery; and patient preparation.
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| Employment Opportunities |
Graduates of the program may find employment in hospital operating rooms, outpatient surgical centers, labor and delivery units, physician’s offices and medical sales positions.
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| Career Path Notes |
The Surgical Technology Program provides students with necessary job skills and motivation in keeping with standards of practice as established by the Association of Surgical Technologists and the Association of Operating Room Nurses enabling them to qualify for, secure, maintain, and advance in gainful employment in the field of Surgical Technology.
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| Admission |
High school diploma (or equivalent) and College Application submitted to PBCC www.pbcc.edu/admissions.xml.
Students in this program are required to take the TABE (Test of Adult Basic Education) before registering for classes.
1. Students must take the Health Occupations Basic Entrance Exam (HOBET).
2. Students must complete a Surgical Technology application, which is available online at www.pbcc.edu/SurgicalTechnology.xml or in the Registrar’s Office.
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| Completion Requirements |
Students must successfully complete all courses listed in the catalog for this program. Students must pass with the following minimum Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) scores: Reading: 11; English: 11; Mathematics: 10 or qualify for TABE exemption www.pbcc.edu/vpiLW.xml.
No minimum scores for HOBET but must still take test.
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| Program Length |
Total program hours: 1,340 hours, three terms or approximately 13 ½ months. This is a full-time day program from 8:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday. (Clinical hours are 6:45 a.m. until 3:15 p.m.). There are two admission opportunities each year – Fall (October) and Summer A (May).
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| Location |
The program is offered on the Lake Worth campus.
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| Financial Aid |
http://www.pbcc.edu/financialaid.xml
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| Application |
Students must complete both the application located on the program website and the general PBCC application: www.pbcc.edu/AdmissionsApplications.xml.
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| Advising |
http://www.pbcc.edu/advising.xml
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| Career Center |
http://www.pbcc.edu/career
For more information about employment opportunities including job outlook and salary information visit:
Occupational Outlook Handbook: http://www.bls.gov/oco/
O-Net Online: http://online.onetcenter.org/
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| For More Information |
Jane Fisher, Fisherjm@pbcc.edu, (561) 868-3561
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