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Surgical Technology


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https://www.northwestms.edu/programs/healthsciences/surgical-technology

Surgical Technology is an instructional program that prepares an individual to serve as a member of the surgical team to work with surgeons, anesthesiologists, certified registered nurse anesthetists, registered nurses, and other surgical personnel in delivering patient care and assuming appropriate responsibilities before, during, and after surgery. This program includes the education of all aspects of surgical technology including the role of second assistant and circulator. Upon completion of the program, students are eligible to test for the National Center for Competency Testing Tech in Surgery - Certified Exam.

Special admissions requirements:

  1. The applicant must be at least 18 years of age
  2. A health examination record, negative drug screen, appropriate screening tests, immunization documentation, certified criminal background affidavit, professional liability insurance and CPR certification will be required to meet clinical agency requirements.  
  3. The applicant must complete a special program application (found here) to be considered for the program. 

 

Offered at Lafayette-Yalobusha Technical Center (Oxford) 

Career Certificate
Associate of Applied Science

 

Surgical Technology Advisors

Cathy Wilburn, Director
662.280.1912
cwilburn@northwestms.edu

Programs

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    Courses

      Surgical Technology

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