Programs

We have a program designed with you in mind.  Members of the surgical team work in a variety of places.  The  options are many.  Each program provides you with the knowledge, skills, and behaviors necessary to become a certified expert. 

Follow the link to learn more about your program of interest at Gulf Coast Community College :

• Surgical Technologist - CST
• Perioperative Nursing Class for Registered Nurses
• First Assistant Programs 
  • Registered Nurse - First Assistant - RNFA  Completely on line except for a one week lab.  Spring NUR2790 RNFA Theory and  Summer NUR2790L RNFA Lab and Clinical with a First Assistant with Workshop 3rd week of June each year.
  • Surgical Assistant  - Coming Soon
  • Certified Surgical Technologist - First Assistant - CST/FA - Coming Soon
• Central Supply Assistant - 300 Hour Course Completer Qualifies the student for a certificate as a central supply assistant who works in instrument rooms and processes instrumentation, supplies,  and equipment.
• Dual Enrollment Class - Available as an exploration of healthcare careers for both high school students and college students. 3 credit class which is completely online except for 3 on site or arranged career choice exploration opportunities. See your counselor today to sign up for it.

• Surgical Technology Virtual Lab Training Hands-on Mock Surgery Prior to Actual Clinical Experiences
• Advisory Board STRIVE FOR EXCELLENCE.  An advisory board provides in put and direction to our program as we strive to continuously improve the program and our graduate quality in performance.
• CAAHEP Commission on Accreditation for Allied Health Education Programs: Our program is a nationally accredited program.  Successful students who fulfill all graduation requirements can sit for the National Certification examination to become a certified surgical technologist who can use the credentials CST with their name.
• Statistics on the Program  Our program is continuously being upgraded and improved with input from the community, students, faculty, preceptors, and surgeons. 
  • 2008 Reports  Spring Update
  • 2007 Reports  Spring Update            Fall Update
  • 2006 Reports  Spring Update            Fall Update
  • 2005 Reports  Update
• Surgical Technology Introductory Movie 2006
• Surgical Technology  Dr. Reed Finney Cardiovascular Surgeon talks about becoming a Surgical Technologist.
• Graduation Exercise  What is it like to graduate from one of our programs?