Surgical Technology
Raeanna Engels
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Siwa, Med 140
2/4/2013
Surgical Technician Outline:
How one becomes a surgical technician: * Join the military and training to become a surgical tech through the institution that invented the occupation * Finding a hospital that runs an on-the-job surgical tech training program (usually for existing staff) and trying to get hired in an entry-level position so that you can apply * Completing a post-secondary surgical technology program (understanding that it should be CAAHEP or ABHES-accredited in order to provide you with the best training and a chance at recognizing professional certification)
Educational criteria: * Accredited surgical technology programs that award a certificate or diploma are generally designed to take anywhere from nine to 15 months. Programs that offer associates degrees usually last two years and there are about 450 programs nationwide, according the the Better Business Bureau * Total costs (including tuition and other fees) can range from about $3,500 to $25,00 * There are two types of accreditation 1. School accreditation and 2. Program accreditation. Ideally, you want both. * Certification is preferred by most employers. There are two different councils that certify surgical technologists. One is the Liaison Council for the Certification of the Surgical Technologists, which awards the CST designation (Certified Surgical Technologists) upon passing the exam. One must graduate from an accredited surgical technologist program to be eligible for the exam. The other certification is the TS-C (Tech in Surgery, Certified) which is awarded by the NCCT (National Center for Competency Testing) * These certifications have continuing education requirements that surgical technicians must meet. The CST credential gives individuals the option of earning 60 credits or retaking the certifying exam over 4 years.
Duties and responsibilities: * Before surgery: * Preparing both the
022004
Siwa, Med 140
2/4/2013
Surgical Technician Outline:
How one becomes a surgical technician: * Join the military and training to become a surgical tech through the institution that invented the occupation * Finding a hospital that runs an on-the-job surgical tech training program (usually for existing staff) and trying to get hired in an entry-level position so that you can apply * Completing a post-secondary surgical technology program (understanding that it should be CAAHEP or ABHES-accredited in order to provide you with the best training and a chance at recognizing professional certification)
Educational criteria: * Accredited surgical technology programs that award a certificate or diploma are generally designed to take anywhere from nine to 15 months. Programs that offer associates degrees usually last two years and there are about 450 programs nationwide, according the the Better Business Bureau * Total costs (including tuition and other fees) can range from about $3,500 to $25,00 * There are two types of accreditation 1. School accreditation and 2. Program accreditation. Ideally, you want both. * Certification is preferred by most employers. There are two different councils that certify surgical technologists. One is the Liaison Council for the Certification of the Surgical Technologists, which awards the CST designation (Certified Surgical Technologists) upon passing the exam. One must graduate from an accredited surgical technologist program to be eligible for the exam. The other certification is the TS-C (Tech in Surgery, Certified) which is awarded by the NCCT (National Center for Competency Testing) * These certifications have continuing education requirements that surgical technicians must meet. The CST credential gives individuals the option of earning 60 credits or retaking the certifying exam over 4 years.
Duties and responsibilities: * Before surgery: * Preparing both the