Surgical Technology

It is our mission to prepare entry-level Surgical Technologists who are competent in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains to enter the profession.

We inspire to produce the utmost quality Surgical Technologists with long-lasting educational skills to help them excel and exceed all expectations in their career field. We strive to have the highest balance of academic education and hands-on approach that an entry-level Surgical Technician can possess while also implementing future graduates with the ability to compete and advance in this career field with hard work ethics and proper patient care etiquette.

Our program is designed to meet the standards required to take the certification examination, written and administered by the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)

A Surgical Technologist is a professional who works under the direction of a licensed surgeon to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures. The primary focus of all surgical team members is to provide a seamless, safe, and efficient surgical experience with a positive patient outcome. A surgical technologist possesses expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic techniques, combining knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to facilitate a physician's performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. Surgical technologists prepare the operating room by selecting and opening sterile supplies. Preoperative duties also include assembling, adjusting, and checking non-sterile equipment to ensure that it is in proper working order. Typical responsibilities include operating sterilizers, lights, suction machines, electrosurgical units, and diagnostic equipment. To ensure surgery proceeds smoothly, surgical technologists anticipate the needs of surgeons, pass instruments, and efficiently provide sterile items. They share with the circulator the responsibility of accounting for sponges, needles, and tools before, during, and after surgery. They are responsible for preparing and applying sterile dressings in accordance with the procedure. They may assist in the application of non-sterile dressings, including plaster or synthetic casting materials. After surgery, the operating room is prepared for the next patient. Our program meets the standards required to take the certification examination, which is written and administered by the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT). As a student in the Surgical Technology program, you will:

• Become knowledgeable on current operating room procedures.
• Learn how to work under high-pressure situations.
• Gain first-hand experience in a healthcare setting.
• Complete the surgical rotation case requirements.

Upon satisfactory completion of the program, Collins Career Technical Center awards a certificate in Surgical Technology. Graduates become eligible to take the national certification exam administered by the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), located at 11020 King St #400, Overland Park, KS 66210.

We accept Surgical Technology applicants on a first-come, first-served basis. To apply, you must follow all required health screening guidelines and application procedures. Please submit your completed application in person, along with valid identification, at one of our campus locations. The program accepts a maximum of 24 students per cohort. If the number of qualified applicants exceeds the limit, we create an alternate list for consideration. Performing under pressure in stressful and emergency is essential to surgical technologists.

Applicants should demonstrate the following key characteristics to succeed in the program and the profession:

• A stable temperament, a strong sense of responsibility, considerable patience, and concern for order are required.
• Manual dexterity and physical stamina are vital.
• Must be able to work quickly but accurately and be able to integrate several activities according to priority.
• Must be keenly sensitive to the needs of patients as well as the needs of other members of the surgical team.
• Individuals who practice this profession strongly desire to help others and contribute to society.