Training staff must have the required education and experience to appropriately teach the program content. Examples of education and experience include, but are not limited to, certificates and/or degrees from postsecondary institutions; certifications from industry-recognized agencies, and practical work experience in, or in a field closely related to, the career fields the program prepares students to enter. MedCerts confirms each training staff member’s academic background and work experience to ensure they are qualified to teach in the program.
This program provides students with a wide assortment of immersive and virtual hands-on learning experiences that allow for demonstration of key clinical skills. Surgical procedures are demonstrated using virtual tools or live-recorded video and are simulated, allowing the student to immerse themselves into a virtual experience that is engaging, safe, and repeatable. This program prepares students to become Tech in surgery-Certified (TS-C) by the NCCT. Program objectives include explaining the role of the surgical Technologist as a member of the surgical team, distinguish preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative duties, discuss workplace safety, infection control, hand washing, and use of personal protective equipment, and demonstrate instrument identification and passing skills while assisting with surgical procedures.
Web browser with internet access, course registration and payment. Associates degree or higher; or currently enrolled in a college/university-level degree program related to the field of medicine; or hold a current certification in sterile processing or a related field; or a minimum of two (2) years of related experience; or employer sponsorship.
This program has open enrollment. There are no application deadlines.