Campus Location: Peosta
Program Entry: Enrollment may occur during any term. Fall term is the start of the program course sequence.
Award: Associate of Applied Science granted from Kirkwood Community College (KCC)
Description: The Surgical Technology program is offered at NICC through a distance education agreement with Kirkwood Community College (KCC), Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Students take the KCC Surgical Technology courses over ZOOM and online at NICC and the general education requirements through NICC. Lab courses are taught by KCC faculty at a local hospital.
Surgical technologists are allied health professionals who are an integral part of the team of medical practitioners providing surgical care to patients in a variety of settings.
Surgical technologists work under medical supervision to facilitate safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures. These individuals work under the supervision of a surgeon to ensure the operating room or environment is safe, that equipment functions properly and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety.
A surgical technologist possesses expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique 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.
The Surgical Technology program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Heath Education Programs (CAAHEP) in collaboration with the American College of Surgeons (ACS) and the Association of Surgical Technologists (AST) based on the recommendations of the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC-STSA). Students will apply to take the Certified Surgical Technologist exam before graduation.
The Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC-STSA) can be contacted at:
6 West Dry Creek Circle, Ste. 10
Littleton, CO 80120
303.694.9262
www.arcstsa.org
The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
(CAAHEP) can be contacted at:
25400 U.S. Hwy. 19 N., Ste. 158
Clearwater, FL 33763
727.210.2350
www.caahep.org
Program Admission: In addition to the College enrollment process , applicants must apply for admission at Kirkwood Community College, www.kirkwood.edu/apply.
BIO 161 - Basic Anatomy and Physiology
HSC 114 - Medical Terminology
SUR:108 Introduction to Surgical Technology (taken through Kirkwood Community College)
Academic Requirements: Students must receive a grade of “B” or above in all.
Program Requirements: Prior to beginning the program you will be required to complete a criminal record check. A positive report may prevent you from being accepted by an affiliated agency for a clinical experience and completion of the program. You may also be required to provide documentation of health insurance coverage. A completed health physical and current immunization record must be on file at the Kirkwood Health Office, including verification of the hepatitis B vaccination or medical waiver on file. You are responsible for a yearly tuberculosis test. A current CPR for the Healthcare Professional certificate is also required. The following CPR certifications will be accepted: American Heart Association “Healthcare Provider” course (no other level accepted) or American Red Cross “CPR for the Professional Rescuer” (no other level accepted) or EMP “BLSPRO” (this course includes First Aid and Healthcare Provider CPR) or CPR Instructor Level for Red Cross, American Heart or EMP. A copy of a high school diploma or GED certificate will need to be on file with the program coordinator.
Minimum Credits: 64.5 including admission requirements, plus KCC coursework
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