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Surgical Technologist

 

Technical Diploma - 39 credits

 

31-512-1

CONTACT
Academic Advisor: Connie Gensler
Advising/Registration Office
University Transfer Center - Room 212
Phone: 715-365-4493 or 365-4501
Email: cgensler@nicoletcollege.edu

Surgical Technologist Students Shared program with Northcentral Technical College Nicolet offers the Surgical Technologist program in cooperation with Northcentral
Technical College. Admissions procedures, deadlines and program availability are subject to change. Please contact the Nicolet Admissions Office for the latest information.

About the Program

The Surgical Technologist student is prepared to become an integral member of the surgical team. As a member of this team, the student provides patient care before, during, and after surgery having primary responsibility for maintaining the sterile field. These specified responsibilities are performed in an operating room setting under the direct supervision of qualified professional surgical technologists, registered nurses, and surgeons.

Possible Careers

  • Scrub Surgical Technologist
  • Circulating Surgical Technologist
  • Second Assisting Technologist
  • Central Supply Technician

 

Program Outcomes

The graduate of the Surgical Technologist program will:

  1. Demonstrate desirable employee traits as a surgical technologist.
  2. Function as a first scrub in select surgical procedures.
  3. Function as a second scrub on all surgical procedures.
  4. Perform circulating duties under direction of a registered nurse.
  5. Maintain equipment, instrumentation, and supplies.

 

Admission Requirements

  • Two semesters of high school chemistry, or one semester of post-secondary chemistry, with grades of ‘C" or better.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in basic skills through ACCUPLACER or ACT with following scores:
    Reading 89/19
    Math 79/18
    Writing 103/8
  • Submit satisfactory medical history and physical examination results.
  • Submit completed Background disclosure form.
  • Submit an acceptable Wisconsin Criminal Background check.
  • Complete job shadow experience at local clinical agency
  • Submit proof of CPR - Health Care Provider.



Students accepted into clinical will:

  • Attend orientation session held at NTC (Wausau)
  • Submit satisfactory medical history and physical examination results.
  • Submit proof of required blood titers
  • Submit proof of non-reactive TB skin test within three past 3 months or negative chest x-ray

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