Surgical Technology

Students in the Surgical Technology program learn to be allied health professionals who work in the surgical suite delivering patient care. They ensure the operating room environment is safe, the equipment functions properly, and the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. Surgical technologists are the surgical team’s experts in aseptic technique. After completion of required classroom hours, the student is required to complete a non-paid clinical externship in an operating room. The Surgical Technology program is nationally accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). Students completing this program are eligible to take the National Certified Surgical Technologists Exam.

The Surgical Technology program is accredited through the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs.(CAAHEP) Information regarding accreditation can be obtained at:
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
1361 Park Street
Clearwater, FL 33756
727-210-2350
www.caahep.org

Application Process

	Verify you meet program Admissions Requirements
	Complete the DATC Admissions process: Complete the DATC Admissions Application Pay the $40.00 fee online or to the cashier in Student Services Take the Admissions Assessment in the DATC Testing Center in Student Services Attend a DATC orientation (held every Tuesday at 2:00 p.m.)
	Meet with an Enrollment Technician in Student Services to receive a Program Application
	Prospective students may enroll in the Medical Office Program and begin the following courses, prior to submitting the program application: BTEC 1110 Computer Literacy BTEC 1510 Business English MATH 1000 Math I WKSK 1400 Workplace Relations WKSK 1500 Job Seeking Skills MEDA 1100 Medical Terminology MEDA 1200 Medical Law and Ethics MEDA 1300 Psychology for Healthcare Professionals Completion of these courses does not guarantee acceptance into the program, however, students who demonstrate progress of at least 90% in these courses will receive preferred preference during the application process.
	Complete and submit the Surgical Technology program application during the following application dates: December 5 - 9, 2011, April 9 - 13, 2012, August 6 - 10, 2012, December 3 - 7, 2012 Applicants will be notified of acceptance status by the Program Instructor approximately two weeks after the application date
	Following acceptance into the program, attend the program orientation
	Start class