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caahep accredited surgical technology program

CAAHEP - Surgical Technology

Surgical Technology Program- 

Silicon Valley Surgi-Tech Institute is  Programmatic accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs(www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of Accreditation Review Council On Education In Surgical Technology And Surgical Assisting( Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (arcstsa.org). 

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs www.caahep.org: 9355 113th St N, #7709 Seminole, FL 33775 727-210-2350.


Surgical technology- caahep accredited

ST Silicon Valley Surgi-Tech Institute Award Letter (pdf)

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2020 Annual Report BPPE- ST (pdf)

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Surgical technology program outcomes

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Welcome to SVSTI- CAAHEP Accredited Surg Tech Program at Northern California's premier School.

There's much to see here. So, take your time, look around, and learn all there is to know about SVSTI. We hope you enjoy our site and take a moment to drop us a line. We offer a one of a kind blended program with exceptional hands-on training and experience. Northern California's outstanding allied health Surgical Technology School. 

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Surgical Technology Pre Enrollment forms

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Reference Letter ST 2022 (pdf)Download

Professional Reference link

Link to Professional Reference (need two references)

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Surgical Technology Student Handbook

SVSTI Surgical Technology Program Handbook 7.2022 (docx)

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Surgical Technology Program

 The Surgical Technology Program is now requiring students to either enroll with an associate degree or higher or enroll in the Associate of Applied Science in Surgical Technology Program. The degree program consists of ONE 16- week term online completing the General Education portion of the program, and TWO 16- week terms on campus completing the core portion of the program, and ONE 16-week Externship term at a designated medical facility. The Degree Program is approximately 16 months long not including holidays and breaks. 

The REQUIRED STEPS for Surgical Technology enrollment:

  1. Written Essay (template found on website)
  2. Submit TWO (2) Professional References (template found on website)
  3. Timed Entrance Exam- completed on campus
  4. Interview with our Program Director

If you are accepted into the Program – The following must be completed:

  1. COMPLETED Surgical Technology Enrollment Packet via DocuSign 
  2. Driver’s License or California State ID - Copy of BOTH sides  
  3. A copy of your HS diploma or transcripts OR your GED certificate (in English)
  4. Your BLS card (American Heart Association only)
  5. Program payment options are reviewed at enrollment.

Once your documents have been received, and you are formally accepted into the Surgical Tech program, you will receive an acceptance letter (email) from our Program Director.  At that time, you will have FIVE business days to make your payment in full OR pay your $3400 deposit + STRF fees in accordance with your PRE-APPROVED payment plan.  Each cohort will have a Friday or Monday, all day, orientation before the first scheduled class day.  


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Immunization Requirements 5.2022 (docx)Download
Admissions Form (pdf)Download
Attestation of High School Graduation or Equivalency (odt)Download
Technology Attestation Sign Off (docx)Download
Equal Employment Opportunity (docx)Download
Attendance Policy for Surgical Technology Lab (docx)Download
Lab Rules July 2022 (docx)Download
Certification Prep Policy (docx)Download
Externship Policy (doc)Download
Emergency Contact Info (docx)Download
SVSTI NEEDLE STICK PROTOCOLS (docx)Download
Student Lab Safety and Maintenance Policy (docx)Download
Additional Charges for the Surgical Technology Program 5.2022 (docx)Download
SVSTI Payment Plan Option Surg Tech - REV 7.22 (docx)Download
7.2022 SVSTI Signoff Sheet (docx)Download

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We welcome candidates through Cal Job for our Sterile Processing & Surgical Technology Programs

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Surg Tech School

Role & Responsibilities

 

What is a Surgical Technologist

A surgical technologist, also called a scrub, scrub tech, surgical technician, or operating room technician, is an allied health professional working as a part of the team delivering surgical care. Surgical technologists are members of the surgical team. Join our ST Program today!


Becoming a Surgical Technologist

Many healthcare careers require several years of schooling before being qualified to start working. Fortunately, this isn’t the case for surgical techs. Most employers require a postsecondary Certificate or Associate’s degree to work in this position. 


Daily Responsibilities of a ST

Assists in operations, under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, or other surgical personnel. May help set up operating room, prepare and transport patients for surgery, adjust lights and equipment, pass instruments and other supplies to surgeons and surgeon's assistants, hold retractors, cut sutures, and help count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments. 


Working Conditions & Physical Demands of the Surgical Technologist

 

  • Able to stand, bend, stoop, and/or sit for long periods of time in one location with minimum/no breaks (in accordance to your shift ie: 8, 10, 12 etc. hours). 
  • Able to lift a minimum of 20 pounds.
  • Able to refrain from nourishment or restroom breaks for periods up to 6 hours.
  • Demonstrate sufficient visual ability enough to load a fine (10-0) suture onto needles and needle holders with/without corrective lenses and while wearing safety glasses.
  • Demonstrate sufficient peripheral vision to anticipate and function while in the sterile surgical environment.
  • Hear and understand muffled communication without visualization of the communicator’s mouth/lips and within 20 feet.
  • Hear activation/warning signals on equipment.
  • Able to detect odors sufficient to maintain environmental safety and patient needs.
  • Manipulate instruments, supplies and equipment with speed, dexterity, and good eye-hand coordination using assistive devices. (having the ability to work quickly & safely in emergent situations is VERY important). 
  • Able to assist with and/or lift, move, position, and manipulate the patient who is unconscious with or without assistive devices.
  • Communicate and understand fluent English both verbally and in writing.
  • To be free of reportable communicable diseases and chemical abuse.
  • Function without allergic reaction in an environment with substantial latex exposure.
  • Able to demonstrate immunity to required immunizations.
  • Possess short- and long-term memory sufficient to perform tasks such as, but not limited to, mentally tracking surgical supplies and performing anticipation skills interoperability.
  • Able to make appropriate judgment decisions.
  • Demonstrate the use of positive coping skills under stress.
  • Demonstrate calm and effective responses, especially in emergency situations.
  • Exhibit positive interpersonal skills during patient, staff, and faculty interactions.
  • Able to  bending or twist your body more.
  • Exposure to pollutants, gases, dust, fumes, odors, poor ventilation, etc.
  • Exposed to disease and infections.
  • Able to perform repetitive movements. 
  • Able to retain information.



Our Surgical Technology Program will prepare you for real-world situations. SVSTI is a Surgical Tech School like no other and is located in the Bay Area of California. 


Physical Requirements for Surgical Techs

  • Identifying color and seeing differences in color, including shades and brightness
  • Seeing clearly at a distance
  • Seeing clearly up close
  • Speaking clearly enough to be able to be understood by others
  • Identifying and understanding the speech of another person
  • Using abdominal and lower back muscles repeatedly or over time without tiring
  • Retain Information  
  • Flexibility/Thinking on your feet 
  • Quick Learner
  • Work quickly without any restrictions
  • STAY HUMBLE/STAY HUNGRY


 

Surgical Technologist Essential Functions 

A surgical technologist is a healthcare professional whose primary responsibility is to maintain the sterile field, understand the procedure being performed, anticipate the needs of the surgeon, maintain a current knowledge base, maintain quality patient care during the operative procedure, and maintain constant vigilance regarding the adherence of aseptic technique by all members of the surgical team and their surroundings. They handle the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary before, during, and after the surgical procedure. In addition to the technical aspects of the profession, the technologist must always be aware of the patient’s condition and needs.


Special Qualifications:
In addition to minimum requirements regarding Reading, Writing, and Math skills, the student must, unassisted:

1. Able to make appropriate judgment decisions.

2. Demonstrate ability to comprehend and interpret written material.

3. Demonstrate the use of positive coping skills during patient, staff, and faculty interactions.
4. Follow written and oral/verbal instructions in English. Possess short-term and long-term memory sufficient to perform tasks, e.g., mentally tracking surgical supplies and performing anticipation skills during the operation.

5. Synthesize information from written material and apply the knowledge to various situations.

Psychomotor Qualifications:

1. Hearing – normal, corrected, or aid able. Hear and understand muffled communication without visualization of the communicator’s mouth/lips and within 20 feet. Hear activation/warning signals on equipment.

2. Vision – normal, corrected. Demonstrate sufficient visual ability enough to load a fine (10-0)  suture onto needles and needle holders with/without corrective lenses and while wearing safety glasses. Demonstrate sufficient peripheral vision to anticipate and function while
in the sterile surgical environment.

3. Touch – normal tactile sensitivity. Manipulate instruments, supplies, and equipment with speed, dexterity, and good eye-hand coordination.

4. Smell – able to detect odors sufficient to maintain environmental safety and patient needs.


Physical Qualifications:

1. Able to stand, bend, stoop, and/or sit for long periods of time in one location with minimum/no breaks.
2. Able to lift a minimum of 20 pounds.
3. Able to refrain from nourishment or restroom breaks for periods up to 6 hours.
4. Ambulate/move around without assistive devices.
5. Able to assist with and/or lift, move, position, and manipulate patient who is unconscious with/without assistive devices.
6. Successfully complete a CPR certification course.


Communication Qualifications:

1. The ability to interact and verbally communicate with others. Demonstrate positive interpersonal skills during patient, staff, and faculty interactions.
2. Demonstrate calm and effective responses, especially in emergency situations.
3. Knowledge of basic written, grammar, and spelling skills.
4. Ability to communicate and understand fluent English both verbally and in writing.

Surg tech core performance standards

 The Surgical Technology program at SVSTI prepares and educates students to become entry level surgical technologists in operating rooms. The profession’s scope of practice requires demonstration of responsibilities and accountability within the role and competencies expected of a surgical technologist. It is important to note that the profession of surgical technologist is one that is physically, mentally, and emotionally demanding. Indicated below are several examples of the scope of practice, roles, and competencies that will be encountered. 

SVSTI is committed to providing reasonable accommodation in its academic programs to qualified individuals with disabilities, including but not limited to learning disabilities. A reasonable accommodation is one that does not require a fundamental alteration to the nature of the program or lower academic and/or clinical standards. 

Throughout the program, students must be able to perform in a reasonably independent and timely manner that does not affect the quality of care, the safety of patients or other individuals, and in a way that does not adversely affect SVSTI, clinical affiliates, or any member of the healthcare team.

Students must have the aptitude and abilities in six areas: sensory ability and skills; fine and gross motor skills; strength, mobility, and physical endurance; the ability to communicate, comprehend, read, and write in English; behavioral stability; and cognitive ability and critical thinking skills.

It is the student’s responsibility to understand the duties, responsibilities, skills, and abilities required to be a surgical technologist. In addition to the technical standards described below, students are encouraged to review the information regarding surgical technologists at Surgical Technology (svsti.com)

The following list is not meant to be all-inclusive, but instead it offers examples of required activities. Students are encouraged to review the standards carefully; if there are any questions or concerns, they should be discussed with the Chief Academic Director of SVSTI

Core Performance Standards 

• Able to stand, bend, and/or sit for long periods of time in one location with minimum/no breaks. 

• Able to lift a minimum of 20 pounds. 

• Able to refrain from nourishment or restroom breaks for periods of up to six hours. 

• Demonstrate sufficient visual ability to load a fine (10-0) suture onto needles and needle holders with/without corrective lenses and while wearing eye protection. 

• Demonstrate sufficient peripheral vision to anticipate and function while in the sterile surgical environment. 

• Hear and understand muffled communication without visualization of the communicator’s mouth/lips and within 20 feet. 

• Hear activation/warning signals on equipment. 

• Able to detect odors sufficient to maintain environmental safety and patient needs. 

• Manipulate instruments, supplies, and equipment with speed, dexterity, and good eye-hand coordination. 

• Ambulate/move around without assistive devices. 

• Able to assist with and/or lift, move, position, and manipulate the patient who is unconscious with or without assistive devices. 

• Able to effectively communicate with others, both verbally and in writing. 

• Possess short- and long-term memory sufficient to perform tasks such as, but not limited to, mentally tracking surgical supplies and performing anticipation skills intraoperatively. 

• Able to make appropriate judgment decisions. 

• Demonstrate the use of positive coping skills under stress. 

• Demonstrate calm and effective responses, especially in emergency situations. 

• Exhibit positive interpersonal skills during patient, staff, and faculty interactions. 

• Perform all laboratory and clinical skills within a pre-established timeframe that ensures safe patient care.

•Manipulate instruments, supplies and equipment with speed, dexterity, and good eye-hand coordination using assistive devices. (having the ability to work quickly & safely in emergent situations is VERY important).

• To be free of reportable communicable diseases and chemical abuse.

• Able to perform repetitive movements and bend, move, and twist your body for extended periods of time.

SVSTI SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM GOALS & OUTCOMES

Outcomes

 

SVSTI's ST Program's expectations are to prepare competent entry-level surgical technologists in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains.


Institutional Student Learning Outcomes

SVSTI’s Institutional Student Learning Outcomes illustrate the entire institution’s commitment to ensuring that all graduates demonstrate proficiency in the following: (ISLO’s)

1-Critical thinking 

2-Collaboration 

3-Communication 

4-Professionalism


Programmatic Student Learning Outcomes

SVSTI’s Programmatic   Student Learning Outcomes are listed below: (PSLO’s)

Upon completion of this program students will be able;

1-Identify the basic principles of aseptic technique & Surgical procedures. 

2-Demonstrate the skills and knowledge required to be a competent Surgical Technologist in a variety of settings, including hospitals, outpatient surgical facilities and other appropriate medical sites. 

3-Demonstrate critical thinking, information management, professional and personal development, communication skills, respect and responsibility.


Student Learning Outcomes

SVSTI’s course content is developed in alignment with specific Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs).

Upon completion of this program students will be able to;

ST1/ST111

  

  • Demonstrate application of principles of asepsis in a knowledgeable manner that provides for optimal patient care in the operating room (Psychomotor)
  • Demonstrate entry-level knowledge of basic instruments, surgical equipment, and basic Surgical procedures and Medical Terminology  (Psychomotor)
  • Demonstrate responsibility, self-discipline, and surgical conscience (Affective)
  • Apply basic understanding of Anatomy & Physiology & appropriate medical  terminology (Cognitive)

ST2/ST222

  

  • Perform fundamental concepts of intermediate procedures, patient positioning, and surgical draping (Psychomotor)
  • Employ critical thinking skills in their identification of variations and analysis of information and/or equipment during surgical procedures (Psychomotor and Cognitive)
  • Demonstrate  responsibility, self-discipline, and surgical conscience & communication to the surgical team (Affective)
  • Apply basic understanding of Anatomy & Physiology, Ethics & appropriate medical  terminology (Cognitive)
  • Develop effective interpretation and expression of ideas through written and oral communication in the operating room (Affective)

ST3/ST333

  

  • Perform advanced  applications of surgical procedures (Psychomotor)
  • Identify pharmacological agents and their purpose in surgery
  • Identify various types of anesthesia used in surgery 
  • Demonstrate effective  communication skills with appropriate surgical staff (Affective)
  • Apply basic  understanding of Anatomy & Physiology, Microbiology, Human Behavior,  Ethics, Pharmacology & appropriate Medical Terminology (Cognitive)
  • Demonstrate the ability to perform the role of first scrub on all basic general and specialty surgical cases as defined by the Association of Surgical Technologists (AST) (Psychomotor and Cognitive)


 

Upon successful completion of the SVSTI’s Surgical Technology Program, graduates will be able to meet or exceed the following additional Program Learning Outcomes: 

  

· Complete eligibility requirements for the National Certification Exam for Surgical Technologists 

· Demonstrate knowledge of surgical technology skills by successfully accomplishing controlled learning activities 

· Employ information obtained from biological, social, and psychological studies

· Obtain and use knowledge in providing culturally fitting patient care 

· Apply acquired skills and knowledge within the clinical setting 

· Practice surgical asepsis in diverse clinical backgrounds

· Function as a surgical team member to deliver excellence in patient care 

· Demonstrate the development and consistent application of a surgical conscience 

· Practice accountability, competence, and character demonstrative of a trained professional 

· Practice ownership of learning and maintain responsibility and self-discipline to appraise and incorporate continued learning 

· Relate and apply concepts of communication, reasoning, critical analysis, ethical behavior, and appropriate interpersonal interaction to situations in his or her career and personal life 

· Demonstrate the social skills, professional appearance, attitudes, and behavior that employers expect of all SVSTI graduates  


This Program is the hands-on application of the concepts and theory studied in Cengage & MindTap. Students learn and apply the basic principles of aseptic technique,   basic surgical sanitation, disinfection and sterilization. The focus will be on surgical instrumentation preparation and sterilization; proper technique for surgical hand scrub, gowning, gloving, sterile field set-up and maintenance. Identification of instrumentation by function and use; draping, equipment names and use, safety precautions, and introduction to surgical procedures. Demonstrate proficiency in intermediate surgical skills to include: surgical case management, identify and correct sterility breaks, set up in appropriate time, and complete case in a logical sequence.  Intermediate surgical procedures; application of fundamental concepts of Surgical Technology, preparation of  the patient in surgery, pre-op and post-op duties, patient positioning, intermediate instrumentation, suture use and identification, drain use and identification. 

Surgical technology Program

Program Status

Silicon Valley Surgi-Tech Institute is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs(www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of Accreditation Review Council On Education In Surgical Technology And Surgical Assisting( Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (arcstsa.org).  


Millions of people have surgery performed on them yearly. Surgeries can range from vital heart transplants to low-risk and common procedures. The success of these procedures relies on more than just surgeons. For a procedure to be a success it often requires a full team of trained medical staff members. A major position in nearly all surgical teams is the surgical technologist. Join our ST Program today to become a Surgical Technologist. What is a surgical technologist? 

Surgical technologists work in hospitals and clinics around the world. While tasks may vary due to the needs of the operating staff, surgical technologists provide a variety of tasks to assist surgeons performing an operation. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, surgical technologists work before, during and after a surgery.

What Surgical Technologists Do

Prior to an operation, surgical technologists help prepare the operating room. Some common tasks include prepping surgical instruments and equipment, preparing sterile drapes, and sterile solutions. Technologists may also prepare patients for surgery by washing, shaving, and disinfecting incision sites. They transport patients to the operating room, help position them on the operating table, and cover them with sterile surgical drapes. Technologists also help the surgical team put on sterile gowns and gloves. Source:  https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/surgical-technologists.htm.

During a surgery, surgical technologists can pass instruments and other sterile supplies to surgeons and surgeon assistants. They may hold retractors, cut sutures, and help count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments. Surgical technologists help prepare, care for, and dispose of specimens taken for laboratory analysis and help apply dressings. Some operate sterilizers, lights, or suction machines, and help operate diagnostic equipment. After an operation, surgical technologists may help transfer patients to the recovery room and clean and restock the operating room. Source:  https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/surgical-technologists.htm#tab-2. 



You will be required to have a background check before placement. (depends on site)  If you do not pass the background test you will not be placed at a clinical site and will be dropped from the Surgical Technology  and/or Sterile Processing Programs.

You will be required by a clinical site to have a drug test before placement. (depends on site) If you do not pass drug test you will not be placed at a clinical site and will be dropped from the Surgical Technology  and/or the Sterile Processing Programs. 

Credit Hours & Courses for Surg Tech Degree Program

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Number of credits required for program completion

Surgical Technology Program 

You will need to pass each Surgical Tech course with a 70% or higher to continue to the next course. Please see the following ;


 

Surgical Technology Certificate Program (only available for those with an associate degree or higher enrolling into the program). 

Credit Hours 


ST1/ST111 27 Credit Hours 

352 Lecture Hours

144 Lab Hours

Total Hours= 496 Hours

 

ST1 - Surgical Technology  Term 1

BIO165 Anatomy & Physiology 1 = 4 Credits

HLTH101 Medical Terminology 1 = 3 Credits

HLTH150 Surgical Instruments 1 = 3 Credits

HUM200 Ethics = 4 Credits 

AST150 Surgical Procedures 1 = 4 Credits

BIO185 Microbiology = 4 Credits 

ST111 - Surgical  Technology Lab = 5 Credits


ST2/ST222 26 Credit Hours 

336 Lecture Hours

160 Lab Hours

Total= 480 Hours 

 

ST2 -Surgical Technology Term 2

BIO175 Anatomy & Physiology 2 = 4 Credits

HLTH102 Medical Terminology 2 = 3 Credits 

HLTH160 Surgical Instruments 2 = 3 Credits

PSY200 Human Behavior = 4 Credits 

AST200 Surgical Procedures 2 = 4 Credits

BIO250 Pharmacology = 3 Credits 

ST222 - Surgical Technology Lab = 5 Credits


ST3/ST333 20 Credit Hours

140 Lecture Hours (including CST Prep which is required)

500 Clinical Hours

Total= 640 Hours


Total Credit Hours for Certificate Program = 1616 Hours 

73 Credit Hours 


  

Surgical Technology Degree Program

Credit Hours 

 

General Education Credit Hours = 15 Semester Credits

ENG101 English Writing & Composition - 48 Clock Hours = 3 Credit Hours

MAT101 Basic Mathematics for College Students - 48 Clock Hours = 3 Credit Hours

SPH205 Interpersonal Communication - 48 Clock Hours = 3 Credit Hours

PSY101 Introduction to Psychology - 48 Clock Hours = 3 Credit Hours

CLT102 Computer Concepts - 48 Clock Hours = 3 Credit Hours


Total Credit Hours for Degree Program = 1856 Hours

88 Semester Credits



Clinical case Requirements

Externship Rotation minimum Requirements

Surgical Technology School-ST Program 

The distribution of the 120 procedures is as follows:  

General Surgery cases (minimum of 30 cases)  

A. Students must complete a minimum on 30 cases in General Surgery, 20 which must be performed in the First Scrub Role. The remaining 10 cases may be performed in either First or Second Scrub Role.  

Specialty Cases (minimum of 90 cases)  

B Students must complete a minimum of 90 cases in various surgical specialties excluding General Surgery; 60 which must be performed in the First Scrub Role. The additional 30 cases may be performed in either the First or Second Scrub Role.  

a. A minimum of 60 surgical specialty cases must be performed in the First Scrub Role and distributed amongst a minimum of four surgical specialties. 

(1) A minimum of 10 cases in the First Scrub Role must be completed in each of the required minimum of four surgical specialties (40 cases total required).  

(2) The additional 20 cases in the First Scrub Role may be distributed amongst any one surgical specialty or multiple surgical specialties.  

b. The remaining 30 surgical specialty case may be performed in surgical specialty either in the First or Second Role.  

Optional Surgical Specialties 

1. Diagnostic endoscopy cases and vaginal delivery cases are not mandatory. However, up to 10 diagnostic endoscopic cases ad 5 vaginal delivery cases can be counted toward the maximum number of Second Scrub Role cases. 

a. Diagnostic Endoscopy cases must be documented in the category of “Diagnostic Endoscopy”, rather than by specialty. 

b. Vaginal delivery cases must be documented in the category of: “Labor & Delivery” rather than in the OB/GYN specialty. 

Case Experience in the Second Scrub Role is not mandatory. 

Observation cases must be documented, but do not count towards the 120 required cases. 

Cases will be counted and documented according to surgical specialty (exception being diagnostic endoscopic cases.

All student activities associated with the curriculum, especially while students are completing clinical rotations, will be educational in nature. Students will not be substituted for hired staff personnel within the clinical institution, in the capacity of a surgical technologist.  

Certification Exam

 
ALL Surgical Technology Graduates will sit for the NBSTSA certification exam at successful completion of the Program.  


SVSTI requires each and every student to participate in the Certification Prep class during the program and after externship to graduate from the program. We want to ensure every student is successful in passing their certification exam and require this as part of the curriculum. 

 

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