Credential(s) Offered
Industry certification, Employment, Measurable Skill Gain Leading to a Credential, Measurable Skill Gain Leading to Employment
Method of Delivery
Hybrid or blended
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
In this 320-hour course (200 hours of classroom/lab and 120 hours of externship) the students will learn how to maintain sterile operative fields, maintain inventory or medical inventory or medical supplies/equipment. They assist healthcare practitioners during surgery, position patients for treatment or examination. Surgical technicians are responsible for preparing and organizing surgical rooms and cleaning equipment. Operates equipment safely and accurately and complies with all Federal and State regulations. Students will be trained to apply knowledge of age base competencies in interacting with patients. Demonstrates proper care, set up, use, and cleaning, handling of instruments trays. Surgical technicians work in hospitals and outpatient surgery centers. Upon completion of the Surgical Technician course, students will be prepared and eligible to sit for the TS-C (National Center for Competency Testing, NCCT) certification exam, which is recognized by the Arkansas State Medical Board.
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
48
Hours
320
Entrance Requirements
High School Diploma or Equivalent
School
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Training Location(s)
174 Cornerstone Lane Suite C, Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas
Local WIB
5030 - West Central
Name of Credential
Certified Surgical Technician
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
Gateway Allied Health is approved for workforce grants in West Central, Southeast, and Central Arkansas. We are not Title IV funded and do not currently accept FAFSA. We are an approved vendor with Arkansas Rehabilitation Services (ARS) and participate in the Arkansas Department of Education’s Education Freedom Act program. For students who do not qualify for workforce grants, we offer flexible payment plan options.
Refund Policy
Gateway aligns with ADHE refund policy. See file as this applies to all programs.
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
Books (Estimated)
$170.00 These fees include both the textbook and workbook. Surgical Technology: Principles and Practice, 8th edition, by Joanna Kotcher, Published 2021, Textbook ISBN: 978-0-323-68018 Workbook ISBN: 978-0323680226
Testing/Exam Fees
$130.00 This fee is for the TS-C (NCCT) National Center for Competency Center certification exam.
Graduation Fees
$35.00 Program cords, certificate holder, diploma fee
In-State Tuition
$2,945.00 Tuition
Other Fees
$185.00 Basic Life Support - CPR Certification-$60 Uniform-$75 Shoes-$50
Registration Fee
$50.00 Registration fee (non-refundable)
Supplies/Materials/Hand Tools (not included in tuition)
$300.00 These fees include Lab/Equipment fees and Supply cost.
Total In-State Program Cost
$3,815.00
