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A Surgical Technologist (ST) performs a vital role in the operating room for the surgical patient. Their role as a member of the surgical team includes: establishing and maintaining the sterile field for the surgical procedure, assisting with draping the patient, passing instruments and supplies to the surgeon and assisting the Registered Nurse (RN) with patient positioning and transfer after the procedure. The ST is most often employed in the surgical services department at a hospital or ambulatory surgery center. Other employment opportunities include surgeon's offices, management, education, sales, and national staffing agencies. Vernon College offers a one-year Certificate of Completion program in Surgical Technology. The program is limited to fifteen (15) students per class and one class per school year. The Surgical Technology Program is offered at the Century City Center Campus with classroom and clinical practicum being Monday through Friday during the day. Vernon College also offers an Accelerated Alternative Delivery Option in Surgical Technology for Surgical Technologists that have had previous on the job training or attended a non-CAAHEP accredited program. Click here for additional information about the accelerated program. The Surgical Technology Program's curriculum is based on the 5th Edition Core Curriculum for Surgical Technology Education from the Association of Surgical Technologists (AST). The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) nationally accredits Vernon College's Surgical Technology Program. Graduates of Vernon College's Surgical Technology Program will be eligible to take the national certification examination offered by the National Board on Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA). Once the ST passes the national certification examination they are permitted to use the title Certified Surgical Technologist (CST). Students are required to join AST in the second semester of the program. This is the only national professional organization representing Surgical Technologists. ST students have the opportunity to join the Surgical Technology Student Association (STSA). This student organization is composed of current ST students and is voluntary. Members perform community services and also raise funds to attend the annual AST National Conference in May.
Admission Requirements The Surgical Technology Program is a Special Admissions Program at Vernon College and the following admissions process must be followed: 1. Apply and be accepted by Vernon College. Complete the Vernon College application process to include having any transcripts sent to the Admissions office. It is the individual’s responsibility to ensure transcripts have been sent to and received by the Admissions Department. 2. Applicants must complete pre-requisites of BIOL 2401, BIOL 2402, and COSC 1301 to be eligible for admission to the Surgical Technology Program. 3. Obtain and submit a completed application packet to the Surgical Technology Program Coordinator. THE APPLICATION PACKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE THE FIRST BUSINESS DAY OF MAY EACH SCHOOL YEAR THROUGH JUNE AND DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION IS THE LAST BUSINESS DAY OF JUNE. Application packets will be available in room 921 and the switchboard at the Century City campus during this time frame. This is the only time application packets are available. 4. Complete the New Student Advising requirement with Student Services. All new students must attend a Group Student Advising session offered by Student Services. 5. If accepted into the Surgical Technology Program the student must complete the Hepatitis B vaccine series before the fall semester starts. Proof of good health free of communicable diseases must be demonstrated with vaccination records.
United Regional Health Care System (URHCS) Kell West Regional Hospital North Texas Surgi-Center Surgical Technology Program Coordinator/Instructor Jeff Feix, LVN, CST/CFA, FAST Phone: 940-696-8752 Ext. 3266 Fax: 940-696-3244 E-mail: jfeix@vernoncollege.edu
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