Course description
Surgical Techs have the unique opportunity to interact with patients prior to (pre), during (intra), and after (post) surgical procedures. The role of a surgical technician is to prepare operating rooms, arrange equipment, prepare patients, and help doctors during surgeries. Before surgery, a technician will prepare patients for surgery and assemble necessary surgical equipment. During, they provide instruments and supplies to the surgeon while maintaining asepsis. After, they transport patients to recovery, and restock the operating room.
The MedCerts Surgical Technologist program provides students with immersive and virtual hands-on learning experiences that allow for demonstration of key clinical skills. Exam fee included in cost.
Upcoming start dates
Who should attend?
High School Diploma or GED
Certification / Credits
Learning Objectives
After completing this program, learners will be able to:
- Maintain sterile operative fields
- Maintain inventory of medical supplies or equipment
- Assist healthcare practitioners during surgery
- Prepare biological specimens for laboratory analysis
- Sterilize medical equipment or instruments
- Monitor patient conditions during treatments, procedures, or activities
- Explain the concepts related to medical asepsis and surgical asepsis in the healthcare environment
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Alternative options to pay for courses including WIOA and GI Bill funding
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Lifetime Learning by Ball State University
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