Sterile Processing and Surgical Technologist
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 4
Last Re-Certification Date: 5/7/2024
Program Description
Surgical technologists are members of the surgical team working under the supervision and authority of the surgeon
within the scope of practice of state law and hospital policy. These surgical team members help prepare the operating
room by setting up sterile surgical instruments, equipment, supplies, and medications. They check to ensure that all
equipment is in the proper place and working properly. They also assist the surgeon in donning PPE as well as transport
the patient to the OR, position and drape the patient for the specific procedure, prepare the skin for the procedure, and
assist the surgeon as needed during the procedure. They must know medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology as
well as the many different types of surgical instruments and equipment, proper infection control procedure, and
effective communication strategies used with team members and the patient prior to and after the surgical procedure.
This course provides an introduction to the surgical technologist career, role in the operating room, and foundational
concepts.
Established in 2024
CIP: 51-0909 Surgical Technology/Technologist.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Illinois Valley Community College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
American Allied Health
Quality Assurance
- Industry Standard: American Allied Health National Certification and Registration Surgical Technologist
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification, Certificate of Completion - Apprenticeship, Employment, Measurable Skills Gain (Lead to Credential), Measurable Skills Gain (Lead to Employment)
12 Weeks ( 70.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $1,699.00 |
| Total Cost | $1,699.00 |
Financial Aid
- The PATH Grant and Non-credit Workforce Training Grant
Application Procedure
This course is provided through IVCC's Continuing Education Center. Applicants will complete and submit an application then turn it in to the program manager. The program manager will reach out to the applicant to discuss the next steps.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Classroom Instruction
- Night Classes
Performance Data
Program: Sterile Processing and Surgical Technologist
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 4
Last Re-Certification Date: 5/7/2024
Program Description
Surgical technologists are members of the surgical team working under the supervision and authority of the surgeon
within the scope of practice of state law and hospital policy. These surgical team members help prepare the operating
room by setting up sterile surgical instruments, equipment, supplies, and medications. They check to ensure that all
equipment is in the proper place and working properly. They also assist the surgeon in donning PPE as well as transport
the patient to the OR, position and drape the patient for the specific procedure, prepare the skin for the procedure, and
assist the surgeon as needed during the procedure. They must know medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology as
well as the many different types of surgical instruments and equipment, proper infection control procedure, and
effective communication strategies used with team members and the patient prior to and after the surgical procedure.
This course provides an introduction to the surgical technologist career, role in the operating room, and foundational
concepts.
Established in 2024
CIP: 51-0909 Surgical Technology/Technologist.
Provider Information
Illinois Valley Community College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
American Allied Health
Quality Assurance
- Industry Standard: American Allied Health National Certification and Registration Surgical Technologist
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification, Certificate of Completion - Apprenticeship, Employment, Measurable Skills Gain (Lead to Credential), Measurable Skills Gain (Lead to Employment)
12 Weeks ( 70.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $1,699.00 |
| Total Cost | $1,699.00 |
Financial Aid
- The PATH Grant and Non-credit Workforce Training Grant
Application Procedure
This course is provided through IVCC's Continuing Education Center. Applicants will complete and submit an application then turn it in to the program manager. The program manager will reach out to the applicant to discuss the next steps.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Classroom Instruction
- Night Classes