Surgical Technologist - CST
Surgical Technology has been taught in Bay County since 1997 through local
hospitals. In 2003, the first class was offered at Gulf Coast Community
College. The program is fully accredited by the Commission on
Accreditation of Allied Health Programs (CAAHEP)email
caahep@mcs.net or
www.caahep.org. Phone number 1-312-553-9355.
Graduates of this program are eligible to sit for the Certification
Examination offered by
The National Board of Surgical
Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)
http://nbstsa.org. Students passing this examination become a board certified
professional surgical technologist with the ability to use their credential in
any state. The professional organization, the Association of
Surgical Technologists www.ast.org can be
searched for more information regarding the continuing
education or testing requirements to
maintain the credential as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST).
Classes are informal and challenge each student to think critically.
Since each student is an individual with different learning styles, we offer
important course material in a variety of ways to enhance retention. Experience varies from classroom lecture,
directed self study utilizing internet resources, interactive group projects,
discussion, oral presentations, homework assignments, computerized testing, mock surgery, skills lab
performance, oral testing, and hands-on clinical experience. Emphasis is
also placed on core work ethics timeliness, proficiency, honesty and integrity related to professionalism in the healthcare
setting.
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