Surgical Technology
Do you enjoy a fast-paced and highly technical work setting? Surgical technologists assist in surgical operations in addition to preparing operating rooms and providing an essential link in patient care. Clinical experiences provide a safe and supportive opportunity to perfect your skills in becoming a critical part of the surgical team.
Surgical Technology Vision
The Odessa College Surgical Technology Program is committed to be a premier leader of innovative surgical technology education; empowering students to take ownership of their education
The Surgical Technology Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs 9355 - 113th St. N, #7709 Seminole, FL 33775 P:727-210-2350 (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Accreditation Review Counsel on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA) 19751 E. Mainstreet, Suite 339, Parker, CO 80138. Telephone number 727-210-2350.
Surgical Technology Goal (Mission Statement)
The mission of the Surgical Technology Program is to provide students with the opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to gain employment as entry-level surgical technologists and become contributing members of the health care team. This will be accomplished by (1) preparing competent graduates in the cognitive, psychomotor, and affective learning domains, and (2) meeting or exceeding the criteria set forth in the current CAAHEP Standards and Guidelines for the Accreditation of Educational Programs in Surgical Technology. The department is committed to preparing graduates to support societal and technological advancements, aligning with the college’s mission to model excellence in service to the community.
Introduction to Surgical Technology
The Surgical Technology Program offers an Associate Degree in Applied Science. The curriculum includes selected science courses which provide the basis for in-depth consideration of both theory and clinical application of principles utilized in Surgical Technology.
Basic courses in the theoretical aspects of Surgical Technology encompass lecture, clinical and laboratory instruction. Throughout the program, students are provided with hands-on experience in cooperation with community hospitals under the direction of the program director, program faculty and clinical preceptors.
Surgical Technologists share equal responsibility with the faculty, physicians, residents, nurses, ancillary staff, surgeons, and others, in the welfare of the patient while working under the direct supervision of the surgeon. To this extent professionalism, personal appearance, and teamwork, are vital in providing for the patient the best possible manner; hard skills (technical) and soft skills (behavioral) will be emphasized throughout this program relative to the final expected outcomes for the patient and the role of the valued health care employee.
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Benjamin White
Surgical Technologist Instructor/Program Director
Office: Health Sciences Building (HSB) 100D
Phone: 432-335-6459
Email: bjwhite@odessa.edu