Surgical Technologist

Surgical technologists are an integral part of the operating room team and are a very high-demand profession. LBCC's two-year Surgical Technology program focuses on teaching theory and the application of sterile technique in the real-world setting. This program combines the knowledge of microbiology, human anatomy, and various surgical specialties to facilitate the best possible outcome for the patient. Surgical technology is an ideal career for people seeking a stable, hands-on working environment within the medical field.

Our mission is to prepare competent entry-level surgical technologists in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains. Our students acquire hands-on skills while practicing in LBCC's lab as well as clinical experience from a working operating room.

Surgical technologists are certified following successful completion of a CAAHEP-accredited program and the national Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) examination administered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.

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Special Admission

Surgical Technologist is one of LBCC’s programs with limited enrollment and special application deadlines.

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In partnership with Oregon clinics, LBCC works to train students to become surgical technologists upon graduation and provide the tools needed for success.

Surgical Technology, Associate of Applied Science

This degree prepares you to become a surgical technologist.

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The Surgical Technologist program has its own unique price structure.

For the 2024-25 academic year, the total estimated cost of the program is $15,665.

For a complete cost breakdown, view the Surgical Technologist Application Guide.

Program Details

The Surgical Technologist program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs. It’s comprised of online coursework, in-person labs, and 360 hours of clinical practicum experience.

Experience

As a part of this program, you will complete a 360-hour and 120-case total clinical practicum in a surgery center located in Oregon. This work experience is essentially an extended job interview; you are expected to behave professionally and responsibly in the clinical setting. In addition, this experience is an excellent way to begin networking in the medical community.

The clinical portion of this program takes place during the final two terms of the program. You must maintain a C average or better in all classes in order to remain eligible for clinical practicum. In order to graduate, you must complete a minimum of 360 hours of practicum and a minimum of 120 cases at a healthcare facility in Oregon.

Learning Outcomes

  • Demonstrate competence in the technological aspects of the surgical technologist profession.
  • Provide surgical patient care and comfort with empathy and cultural competence.
  • Demonstrate competence in surgical technologist duties, procedures and cases.
  • Demonstrate effective communication with patients, family members, and colleagues using verbal, written, and information technology tools/devices.

 

Certified Registered Central Service Technician

For those interested in taking the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) examination and becoming a Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST), we offer the course ST 105: Sterile Processing. It includes 33 hours of online didactic instruction and 44 hours of hands-on, in-person lab work. Learn more about ST 105.

 

 

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