Overview

Become a Surgical Technologist

Train for a healthcare career in months, not years.
Affordable. Flexible. Career Focused.

What You'll Learn
✔ Surgical team roles and operating room procedures
✔ Sterile technique and infection control
✔ Surgical instruments and equipment handling
✔ Patient preparation before, during and after surgery
✔ Anatomy, medical terminology and surgical basics

Perfect For You If You Want To
✔ Start a healthcare career without the college debt
✔ Work in clinics, hospitals, or medical offices
✔ Train online on your own schedule
✔ Earn a certificate from a regionally accredited university

Hands-On Clinical Externship Included
✔ Real world clinical experience that allows you to apply your skills in an actual healthcare setting - building confidence and job readiness.
✔ Experience employers value. Externships provide exposure that employers look for, helping you stand out in a competitive healthcare job market.
✔ Prepared for Day One on the job. By the time you complete the program, you'll already be familiar with clinical environment and workflows - so you're ready to step in with confidence.

WHY CHOOSE LSUS?
✔ University - backed program
✔ 100% online and self paced
✔ Designed for career starters
✔ Healthcare employer relevant skills

Surgical technologists are members of the surgical team working under the supervision and authority of the surgeon within the scope of practice of state law and hospital policy. These surgical team members help prepare the operating room by setting up sterile surgical instruments, equipment, supplies, and medications. They check to ensure that all equipment is in the proper place and working properly. They also assist the surgeon in donning PPE as well as transport the patient to the OR, position and drape the patient for the specific procedure, prepare the skin for the procedure, and assist the surgeon as needed during the procedure. They must know medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology as well as the many different types of surgical instruments and equipment, proper infection control procedure, and effective communication strategies used with team members and the patient prior to and after the surgical procedure. This course provides an introduction to the surgical technologist career, role in the operating room, and foundational concepts.

Program Objectives

After completing this program, learners will be able to:

• Explain the role of the surgical technician in the operating room and as part of the surgical team.
• Use proper medical terminology based in human anatomy, physiology, and medical conditions.
• Explain proper infection control procedures and practices required in patient care and in the sterile surgical environment.
• Identify the surgical instruments, equipment, supplies, materials, and medications used in general and specialized surgical procedures.
• Explain the procedures performed in preparing the patient for a surgical procedure, caring for the patient during a surgical procedure, and caring for the patient after the surgical procedure.
• Explain how to prepare the surgical environment for specific surgical procedures.
• Explain selected surgical procedures including the role of the surgical technologist.
• Discuss the medical laws and ethics related to surgical procedures and the surgical technologist position.
• Explain effective communication and patient care strategies used for a variety of surgical patients including those with special needs.