AAD Surgical Tech

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This program is implemented to meet the demand for professional certified Surgical Technologists.  The 24-week on-line didactic course is designed for practicing Surgical Technologists who completed on-the- job training before March 1, 2000, graduates from non-accredited Surgical Technology programs, and medical doctors or registered nurses with prior surgical experience. All applicants must be able to provide verifiable proof of clinical practicum experience and demonstrated surgical competencies.  Upon completion, the graduate will be eligible to sit for the National Certification Examination in Surgical Technology offered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).  This program is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) and Accreditation Review Committee on Surgical Technology (ARCST) and licensed by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC).

Course Opportunities for Success

The program builds upon the clinical expertise of the practicing Surgical Technologist.  The program will verify that graduates have the skills and abilities essential to the provision of safe patient care during surgery.

Online Learning

All applicants applying for online programs such as Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Computed Tomography or Surgical Technology Accelerated Alternate Delivery must meet the admissions guidelines for these programs. Any applicant living outside of the state of Texas should be aware that recent changes to law enacted by the U.S. Department of Education may impact the application process. Although Baptist Health System School of Health Professions does not currently maintain a physical presence in any state outside of Texas we will be required to seek authorization from the state in which the applicant is residing. The school cannot anticipate the speed, or lack thereof, with which any state, may review requests for authorization. Applicants to online programs should check with Admissions to determine whether an authorization is already in place.                                    

Career Information

Surgical technologists assist in surgical operations. They work under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, anesthesiologists, or other surgical personnel. Surgical technologists held 86,000 wage and salary jobs in May 2007. Median annual wages of surgical technologists were $37,540. The middle 50 percent of workers earned between $31,410 and $45,250. The highest earning 10 percent made more than $52,550, and the lowest earning 10 percent made less than $26,650.

Before an operation, surgical technologists gather equipment, check to make sure that everything is working properly, and prepare patients for surgery. During the operation, surgical technologists pass instruments and other sterile supplies to surgeons and surgical assistants. After an operation, surgical technologists take patients to the recovery room and help clean and restock the operating room. (Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Handbook 2008-09 Edition)

SOC: 29-2055 Bureau of Labor Statistics Standard Occupational Classification

O*Net crosswalk: 29.2055.00 (www.onetonline.org)

Program Tuition & Fees:   $7,885 (subject to change) 

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NOTE:  Median loan data are for period 07/01/2011 thru 06/30/2012.

 *Median loan information unavailable due to less than 10 graduating students.