{"id":709,"date":"2021-06-08T17:05:28","date_gmt":"2021-06-08T17:05:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eastcentral.edu\/allied-health\/?page_id=709"},"modified":"2026-04-08T12:13:31","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T17:13:31","slug":"surgical-technology","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.eastcentral.edu\/allied-health\/surgical-technology\/","title":{"rendered":"Surgical Technology"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-essential-blocks-advanced-tabs alignwide nursing-tabs  root-eb-advanced-tabs-10gmo\"><div class=\"eb-parent-wrapper eb-parent-eb-advanced-tabs-10gmo \"><div class=\"eb-advanced-tabs-10gmo eb-advanced-tabs-wrapper horizontal\" data-min-height=\"true\"><div class=\"eb-tabs-nav\"><ul class=\"tabTitles\" data-tabs-ul-id=\"eb-advanced-tabs-10gmo\"><li data-title-tab-id=\"1\" data-title-custom-id=\"\" class=\"active\"><div class=\"tab-title-text\">About<\/div><\/li><li data-title-tab-id=\"2\" data-title-custom-id=\"\" class=\"inactive\"><div class=\"tab-title-text\">Admissions<\/div><\/li><li data-title-tab-id=\"3\" data-title-custom-id=\"\" class=\"inactive\"><div class=\"tab-title-text\">Career Opportunities<\/div><\/li><li data-title-tab-id=\"4\" class=\"inactive\"><div class=\"tab-title-text\">Degrees &amp; Certificates<\/div><\/li><li data-title-tab-id=\"5\" class=\"inactive\"><div class=\"tab-title-text\">Program Contact<\/div><\/li><li data-title-tab-id=\"6\" class=\"inactive\"><div class=\"tab-title-text\">Courses<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"eb-tabs-contents\">\n<div class=\"eb-tab-wrapper\" data-tab-id=\"1\" data-tab-parent-id=\"eb-advanced-tabs-10gmo\"><div class=\"eb-tab-inner\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width:100%;margin-bottom:10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eastcentral.edu\/allied-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2021\/06\/Surgical-Technology.jpg\" alt=\"Two surgical technology students practicing surgery in lab\">\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Surgical Technology<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity aqua-hr\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; font-size: 16px;\">Mission Statement<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #002e6c;\">The ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Surgical Technology Program empowers graduates to pass the NBSTSA Certification exam and function as surgical technologists in diverse health care settings. The graduates of the program enrich our communities by contributing to the service workforce, providing safe, competent, professional care in a diverse and ever-changing allied healthcare field.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Surgical Technology program is offered at the ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Rolla Main campus located at the Rolla Technical Center.&nbsp; Surgical Technology is a one-plus-one-degree program that prepares students to practice as surgical technologists (ST). Upon graduation, students will receive their Associate of Applied Science Degree in Surgical Technology and will be eligible to take the national certification examination administered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) to obtain certification. Surgical Technologists work in a variety of settings including hospital surgery units, surgical centers, labor and delivery, dentists\/oral surgeons offices, veterinary offices, travel companies, and central sterile supply units.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students will learn using state-of-the-art equipment in the surgical suite simulation lab and classroom that they will then apply in a clinical externship.&nbsp; Surgical Technologists are vital members of the surgical team. Students will learn concepts of aseptic technique, instrumentation, surgical procedures, and patient care. Additionally, students learn to anticipate the needs of the surgeon and assist the surgeon throughout the procedure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø also offer the Surgical Technology AAS completion degree that promotes life-long learning and improves patient-centered care. The Surgical Technology AAS Completion degree option is designed to meet the needs of current Certified Surgical Technologist (CST). To be eligible for this AAS completion degree, the student must have graduated from an accredited surgical technology program with an earned Certificate of Achievement (CA) and currently hold the certification as a credentialed CST in good standing. Upon completion of the 27 general education prerequisite credit hours, students core surgical technology course work from their program will be articulated as a Pass\/Fail and transcribed at ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø\u2019s courses of: SRG 200\u2013295.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Upon completion of the program, students are eligible to take the National Certifying Examination offered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) to become a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST).&nbsp;<em>The CST is recognized nationally but is not required for employment in Missouri. ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Surgical Technology program requires students to sit for the certification in order to complete the program and successfully graduate.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;<em>ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Surgical Technology program&nbsp;<\/em>is fully accredited by the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.caahep.org\/\">Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs<\/a>&nbsp;upon the recommendation of the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/arcstsa.org\/\">Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Additional Information &amp; Helpful Links:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/arcstsa.org\/\">Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbstsa.org\/\">The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eastcentral.edu\/allied-health\/surgical-technology\/program-effectiveness-data\/\">Surgical Technology 5 year Program Effectiveness Data<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Professional Organizations:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ast.org\/\">The Association of Surgical Technologists (AST)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eastcentral.edu\/allied-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2021\/05\/caahep-logo-150x150.png\" alt=\"CAAHEP logo\" class=\"wp-image-97\" style=\"width:157px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs<\/strong><br>9355 \u2013 113th St. N, #7709<br>Seminole, FL 33775<br>727-210-2350<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eastcentral.edu\/allied-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2021\/05\/arc-stsa-logo.jpeg\" alt=\"Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting logo\" class=\"wp-image-147\" style=\"width:171px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ARC\/STSA<\/strong><br>6 W. Dry Creek Circle, Suite #110<br>Littleton, CO 80120<br>303-741-3655<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Request info about Surgical Technology<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity aqua-hr\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>If you would like more information about our Surgical Technology program, fill out our form and we will contact you.<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"quform-f0b0b6\" class=\"quform quform-1 quform-support-page-caching\"><form id=\"quform-form-f0b0b6\" class=\"quform-form quform-form-1\" action=\"\/allied-health\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/709#quform-f0b0b6\" method=\"post\" enctype=\"multipart\/form-data\" novalidate=\"novalidate\" data-options=\"{&quot;id&quot;:1,&quot;uniqueId&quot;:&quot;f0b0b6&quot;,&quot;theme&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;ajax&quot;:true,&quot;logic&quot;:{&quot;logic&quot;:[],&quot;dependents&quot;:[],&quot;elementIds&quot;:[],&quot;dependentElementIds&quot;:[],&quot;animate&quot;:true},&quot;currentPageId&quot;:1,&quot;errorsIcon&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;updateFancybox&quot;:true,&quot;hasPages&quot;:false,&quot;pages&quot;:[1],&quot;pageProgressType&quot;:&quot;numbers&quot;,&quot;tooltipsEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;tooltipClasses&quot;:&quot;qtip-quform-dark qtip-shadow&quot;,&quot;tooltipMy&quot;:&quot;left center&quot;,&quot;tooltipAt&quot;:&quot;right center&quot;,&quot;isRtl&quot;:false,&quot;scrollOffset&quot;:-50,&quot;scrollSpeed&quot;:800}\"><button class=\"quform-default-submit\" name=\"quform_submit\" type=\"submit\" value=\"submit\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><\/button><div class=\"quform-form-inner quform-form-inner-1\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"quform_form_id\" value=\"1\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"quform_form_uid\" value=\"f0b0b6\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"quform_count\" value=\"1\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"form_url\" value=\"https:\/\/www.eastcentral.edu\/allied-health\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/709\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"referring_url\" value=\"https:\/\/www.eastcentral.edu\/\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"post_id\" value=\"\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"post_title\" value=\"\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"quform_current_page_id\" value=\"1\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"quform_loaded\" value=\"1782601019|69e48b86b398f42688e0764226b8ac71\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"quform_csrf_token\" value=\"KrVxgwE3WPvcjuBKhZ6NMcRgSEfxZe3FaMrGsWOY\" \/><div class=\"quform-elements quform-elements-1 quform-cf quform-responsive-elements-phone-landscape\"><div class=\"quform-element quform-element-page quform-page-1 quform-page-1_1 quform-cf quform-group-style-plain quform-first-page quform-last-page quform-current-page\"><div class=\"quform-child-elements\"><div class=\"quform-element quform-element-name quform-element-1_4 quform-cf quform-element-required\"><div class=\"quform-spacer\"><div class=\"quform-label quform-label-1_4\"><label class=\"quform-label-text\" id=\"quform_1_4_f0b0b6_label\">Name<span class=\"quform-required\">*<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class=\"quform-inner quform-inner-name quform-inner-1_4\"><div class=\"quform-input quform-input-name quform-input-1_4 quform-cf\"><div class=\"quform-element-row quform-2-columns quform-element-row-size-fixed quform-responsive-columns-phone-landscape\"><div class=\"quform-element-column\"><div class=\"quform-element quform-element-text quform-element-1_4_2 quform-cf quform-element-required\"><div class=\"quform-spacer\"><div class=\"quform-inner quform-inner-text quform-inner-1_4_2\"><div class=\"quform-input quform-input-text quform-input-1_4_2 quform-cf\"><input type=\"text\" id=\"quform_1_4_2_f0b0b6\" name=\"quform_1_4[2]\" class=\"quform-field quform-field-text quform-field-1_4_2\" aria-labelledby=\"quform_1_4_f0b0b6_label quform_1_4_2_f0b0b6_sub_label_below\" \/><\/div><label id=\"quform_1_4_2_f0b0b6_sub_label_below\" class=\"quform-sub-label quform-sub-label-below\">First<\/label><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"quform-element-column\"><div class=\"quform-element quform-element-text quform-element-1_4_4 quform-cf quform-element-required\"><div class=\"quform-spacer\"><div class=\"quform-inner quform-inner-text quform-inner-1_4_4\"><div class=\"quform-input quform-input-text quform-input-1_4_4 quform-cf\"><input type=\"text\" id=\"quform_1_4_4_f0b0b6\" name=\"quform_1_4[4]\" class=\"quform-field quform-field-text quform-field-1_4_4\" aria-labelledby=\"quform_1_4_f0b0b6_label quform_1_4_4_f0b0b6_sub_label_below\" \/><\/div><label id=\"quform_1_4_4_f0b0b6_sub_label_below\" class=\"quform-sub-label quform-sub-label-below\">Last<\/label><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"quform-element quform-element-textarea quform-element-1_641379 quform-sr-only quform-cf\" style=\"clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px); 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Information will be presented regarding the selection process and student expectations upon acceptance into the program. Applicants will complete a communication essay at this time.&nbsp; There will also be an opportunity to meet with faculty and ask questions. &nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eastcentral.edu\/allied-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/07\/ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø-Surg-Tech-Handbook-2025-2026.pdf\">Surgical Technology Student Handbook 2025\u20132026<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Job Shadowing Resources for Applicants<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Mercy Washington<\/strong><\/em><strong><em><br><\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mercy.net\/footer\/healthcare-education\/student-experiences-at-mercy\/\">Mercy Washington Job Shadowing<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Missouri Baptist Sullivan<br><\/em><\/strong><a href=\"mailto:SM-MBSH_Shadowing@bjc.org\">SM-MBSH_Shadowing@bjc.org<\/a><br>573-468-4186 x 1827<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Phelps Health<\/strong><\/em><strong><em><br><\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.midmoahec.org\/job-shadowing\/\">Mid-Missouri Area Health Education Centers<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Additional Information &amp; Links:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/explorehealthcareers.org\/\">Explore Health Careers<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missourihealthcareers.com\/\">Missouri Health Careers<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"eb-tab-wrapper\" data-tab-id=\"3\" data-tab-parent-id=\"eb-advanced-tabs-10gmo\"><div class=\"eb-tab-inner\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Career Opportunities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity aqua-hr\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Surgical Technologists are vital members of the surgical team. Surgical technologists work under the supervision and delegatory authority of a surgeon to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive and non-invasive surgical procedures, ensuring that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. Surgical technologists are experts in the theory and application of the principles of asepsis and sterile technique to combine the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation and tools and technologies to facilitate a physician\u2019s performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.\u2019(AST)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Employment Opportunities and Salary Ranges:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The surgical technology profession is experiencing faster-than-average job growth. Employment for surgical technologists is projected to grow 7 percent from 2019 to 2029, faster than the average for all occupations according to the&nbsp;<em>Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook<\/em><em>.<\/em>&nbsp;Individual salaries vary by geographic location, amount of education and experience, and the type and size of the employer. On average, a surgical technologist will start with an annual salary of $52,000-$60,000 ($25-$29 per hour). For more information about a career in surgical technology please refer to the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/healthcare\/surgical-technologists.htm\">Occupational Outlook Handbook<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Surgical technologists find opportunities in several areas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hospital surgery units<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Outpatient surgical centers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Labor and delivery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dentists\/oral surgeons offices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Veterinary offices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Travel companies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Central sterile supply units<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"eb-tab-wrapper\" data-tab-id=\"4\" data-tab-parent-id=\"eb-advanced-tabs-10gmo\"><div class=\"eb-tab-inner\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Degrees &amp; Certificates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity aqua-hr\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eastcentral.edu\/allied-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/06\/Surgical-Technology-Fact-Sheets-2025.pdf\">Surgical Technologist Fact Sheet<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eastcentral.edu\/allied-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2026\/02\/Surgical-Technology-AAS-Completion-Fact-Sheet-2026.pdf\">Surgical Technology AAS Completion Fact Sheet<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Surgical Technology Student Program Curriculum Outcome Goals<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To prepare entry-level Surgical Technologists who are competent in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains to enter the profession. Upon completion of the program of Surgical Technology, the Graduate Surgical Technologist shall:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Apply knowledge and skills from the biological sciences to safely perform during the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases of patient care.\n<ol style=\"list-style-type:lower-alpha\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cognitive Domain: Students must complete coursework in anatomy and physiology, and apply the knowledge obtained as the basis for understanding theoretical surgical technology concepts taught in all trimesters.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Psychomotor Domain: Surgical technology laboratory courses incorporate the fundamentals learned during science courses as students practice the motor skills associated with operating room competencies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Affective Domain: Students learn to apply critical thinking skills, using knowledge learned during basic biological science courses as the basis for decisions made during the performance of operating room procedures.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Utilize appropriate medical terminology to communicate clearly and effectively with patients, physicians, and co-workers and provide for accurate documentation.\n<ol style=\"list-style-type:lower-alpha\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cognitive Domain: Students learn the pronunciation, spelling, and meaning of the most commonly used medical terms in preparation for application within the surgical setting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Psychomotor Domain: Practical application of words and abbreviations in operative reports and documentation is practiced and assessed in the laboratory classes and during clinical rotations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Affective Domain: Students learn that the appropriate use of medical terminology promotes professionalism and identity as a member of the surgical team.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Employ appropriate ethical, professional, and respectful values while providing care to diverse populations within the healthcare system.\n<ol style=\"list-style-type:lower-alpha\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cognitive Domain: Students are introduced to the concepts of professionalism, ethics, and values during the first Professional Prep course; \u201cEthics and Professionalism\u201d. Knowledge regarding ethical issues forms the framework for safe and ethical practice. Promotion of the profession at the state and national level is emphasized throughout the program. Cultural competency concepts are reinforced throughout the program to provide students with the tools needed to practice culturally competent care.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Psychomotor Domain: Students practice and are assessed for their application of professional attributes in the classroom, laboratory, and clinical rotations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Affective Domain: The concepts of professionalism are taught throughout the program to guide student behavior in the profession of surgical technology. Interactive assignments where students discuss and challenge each other facilitate student\u2019s understanding of their own frame of reference, enabling students to understand how their cultural and ethical mindset impacts their interactions with patients and the surgical team.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Demonstrate a strong surgical conscience, accountability, and legal implications of an individual\u2019s actions as a member of the surgical team.\n<ol style=\"list-style-type:lower-alpha\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cognitive Domain: Students are introduced to the concepts of surgical conscience, accountability, and legal implications of one\u2019s actions throughout the entire Surgical Technology Program. The concepts are reinforced in every course throughout the program as they are fundamental to the profession.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Psychomotor Domain: Students practice and are assessed for their application of surgical conscience and accountability in the classroom, laboratory, and clinical rotations. Legal concepts, such as charting and compliance with confidentiality, are assessed during clinical rotations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Affective Domain: The concepts of surgical conscience, accountability, and legal implications are taught at the beginning of the program to guide student behavior in the profession of surgical technology.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Integrate knowledge gained in core surgical technology courses to prepare for and assist with surgical interventions.\n<ol style=\"list-style-type:lower-alpha\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cognitive Domain: Surgical Technology courses are designed to provide students with the theoretical basis to prepare for and assist with surgical interventions. Knowledge gained is sequential, progressing from the simple to the complex, enabling students to evolve from simple comprehension of theoretical material to application of complex skills.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Psychomotor Domain: During laboratory courses and clinical rotations, students progressively apply the theoretical surgical technology concepts in the performance of surgical technology competencies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Affective Domain: Knowledge gained in ST courses prepares students for the emotional challenges that may be encountered before, during and after surgical interventions.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Utilize learned competencies to assemble and operate instruments, equipment and supplies for the delivery of patient care as an entry-level practitioner during basic surgical procedures.\n<ol style=\"list-style-type:lower-alpha\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cognitive Domain: Surgical Technology laboratory and clinical courses are designed to provide students with the practical skills to prepare for and assist with surgical interventions, knowledge gained is sequential, progressing from the simple to the complex, enabling students to evolve from simple comprehension of theoretical material to application of complex skills.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Psychomotor Domain: During laboratory courses and clinical rotations, students progressively apply skills in the performance of surgical interventions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Affective Domain: Knowledge gained in laboratory and clinical courses prepare students for entry- level practice as a surgical technologist.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Demonstrate the ability to prioritize and organize the surgical field, while considering the physiology and urgency of patient care needs.\n<ol style=\"list-style-type:lower-alpha\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cognitive Domain: Surgical Technology courses are designed to provide students with the theoretical basis to prepare for and assist with surgical interventions. Knowledge gained is sequential, progressing from the simple to the complex, enabling students to evolve from simple comprehension of theoretical material to application of complex skills.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Psychomotor Domain: During laboratory courses and clinical rotations, students progressively apply the concept of prioritization and critical thinking skills in the performance of surgical technology competencies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Affective Domain: Students learn to apply critical thinking skills, using knowledge learned during core courses as the basis for decisions made during the performance of operating room procedures and basic perioperative patient care.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Demonstrate an entry-level knowledge base by successfully completing the Certification exam.\n<ol style=\"list-style-type:lower-alpha\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cognitive Domain: Surgical technology core and supporting courses are designed to provide students with the theoretical basis to take the Certification Exam.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Psychomotor Domain: Students apply knowledge from all core\/supporting course work in taking the Certification Exam.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Affective Domain: Students integrate knowledge from all core\/supporting coursework regarding the values that characterize the profession of surgical technology in taking the Certification exam.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"eb-tab-wrapper\" data-tab-id=\"5\" data-tab-parent-id=\"eb-advanced-tabs-10gmo\"><div class=\"eb-tab-inner\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Program Contact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity aqua-hr\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Jennifer Wall, M.Ed., CST<\/strong><br>Program Director<br>ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø-Rolla Main-Office 135<br>500 Forum Drive<br>Rolla, MO 65401<br>573-899-8053<br><a href=\"mailto:jennifer.walll@eastcentral.edu\">jennifer.wall@eastcentral.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Megan VanBibber, BS, CST<\/strong><br>Clinical Coordinator<br>ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø-Rolla Main-Office 137<br>500 Forum Drive<br>Rolla, MO 65401<br>573-899-8054<br><a href=\"mailto:megan.vanbibber@eastcentral.edu\">megan.vanbibber@eastcentral.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dr. Nancy Mitchell, <strong>EdD,&nbsp;<\/strong>MSN, RN<\/strong><br>Dean of Health Sciences<br>Health Science Building \u2013 Suite 105<br>1964 Prairie Dell Road<br>Union, MO 63084<br>636-584-6616<br><a href=\"mailto:nancy.mitchell@eastcentral.edu\">nancy.mitchell@eastcentral.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Judy Bieker, MSN, RN<\/strong><br>Health Sciences Career Navigator &amp; Advisor<br>636-584-6620<br><a href=\"mailto:judy.bieker@eastcentral.edu\">judy.bieker@eastcentral.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Julie Beck<\/strong><br>Program Assistant for Allied Health<br>Health Science Building \u2013 Suite 105<br>1964 Prairie Dell Road<br>Union, MO 63084<br>636-584-6616<br><a href=\"mailto:julie.beck@eastcentral.edu\">julie.beck@eastcentral.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>General office hours:&nbsp; Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday *8:30 a.m.\u20133:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"eb-tab-wrapper\" data-tab-id=\"6\" data-tab-parent-id=\"eb-advanced-tabs-10gmo\"><div class=\"eb-tab-inner\"><div><h2>Surgical Technology Courses<\/h2><hr class=\"aquaHr\" style=\"margin-bottom:20px;\"><table class=\"ecc-course-table\"><thead><tr><th>Courses<\/th><th>Hours<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tr><td><a href=\"\/academics\/courses\/surgical-technology\/#SRG_100\">SRG 100 Fundamentals of Surgical Technology<\/a><\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"\/academics\/courses\/surgical-technology\/#SRG_200\">SRG 200 Surgical Techniques Lab<\/a><\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"\/academics\/courses\/surgical-technology\/#SRG_210\">SRG 210 Introduction to Surgical Technology<\/a><\/td><td>4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"\/academics\/courses\/surgical-technology\/#SRG_215\">SRG 215 Surgical Pathophysiology<\/a><\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"\/academics\/courses\/surgical-technology\/#SRG_220\">SRG 220 Surgical Procedures I<\/a><\/td><td>6.5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"\/academics\/courses\/surgical-technology\/#SRG_225\">SRG 225 Medical-Surgical Terminology<\/a><\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"\/academics\/courses\/surgical-technology\/#SRG_250\">SRG 250 Clinical Externship I<\/a><\/td><td>8.5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"\/academics\/courses\/surgical-technology\/#SRG_255\">SRG 255 Clinic Prep I<\/a><\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"\/academics\/courses\/surgical-technology\/#SRG_260\">SRG 260 Surgical Procedures II<\/a><\/td><td>6.5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"\/academics\/courses\/surgical-technology\/#SRG_265\">SRG 265 Professional Practices<\/a><\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"\/academics\/courses\/surgical-technology\/#SRG_275\">SRG 275 Clinical Externship II<\/a><\/td><td>2.5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"\/academics\/courses\/surgical-technology\/#SRG_290\">SRG 290 Surgical Technology Capstone<\/a><\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"\/academics\/courses\/surgical-technology\/#SRG_295\">SRG 295 Advanced Surgical Procedures<\/a><\/td><td>4<\/td><\/tr><\/table><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<style>\n.nursing-tabs ul.tabTitles li:nth-of-type(2) {\n  background-color: var(--sunshine)!important;\n  color: var(--true-blue)!important;\n}\n<\/style>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eastcentral.edu\/about-ecc\/notice-of-non-discrimination\/\">Notice of Non-Discrimination<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Notice of Non-Discrimination<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":98,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_eb_attr":"","footnotes":""},"yst_prominent_words":[135],"class_list":["post-709","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.eastcentral.edu\/allied-health\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/709","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.eastcentral.edu\/allied-health\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.eastcentral.edu\/allied-health\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.eastcentral.edu\/allied-health\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/98"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.eastcentral.edu\/allied-health\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=709"}],"version-history":[{"count":88,"href":"https:\/\/www.eastcentral.edu\/allied-health\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/709\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2003,"href":"https:\/\/www.eastcentral.edu\/allied-health\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/709\/revisions\/2003"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.eastcentral.edu\/allied-health\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=709"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"yst_prominent_words","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.eastcentral.edu\/allied-health\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/yst_prominent_words?post=709"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}