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  • What does a Surgical Technologist do?

    Move from the classroom to the operating room with a surgical technology career.  Surgical technologists maintain the operating room by selecting and opening sterile supplies, assembling and setting-up equipment for surgical procedures and anticipating the surgeon’s needs while providing the necessary sterile items in an efficient manner.  If you are focused, assertive, organized and a quick thinker, this career might be for you. The operating room can be demanding and stressful, but it can also be a rewarding way to help others and yourself. Among surgical tech schools in Kansas, Washburn Tech is a cut above.
    Career Forecast Bright Outlook.Average Salary $49,710on campus

    Learning at Washburn Tech

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    Our surgical technology program is designed to prepare full-time, adult students with the basic skills necessary to become an integral member of the surgical team. You will learn how to prepare the operating room including instruments and surgical supplies, instrumentation during surgical procedures and application of aseptic technique and sterilization procedures. Please read through the admissions packet before applying. Adult applicants, who must have a high school diploma or GED, are eligible to complete an Associate of Science degree in combination with Washburn Tech and Washburn University. Upon completion, you will have the opportunity to sit for the national certifying exam to earn the Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential. Pursuit of advanced degree opportunities is also available.

    Please note: Many of our clinical partners are requiring students to have the vaccine in order to complete clinical hours.  Due to accrediting body and program clinical requirements, Washburn Tech cannot guarantee that requirements for program completion can be met when a student is not vaccinated.
    CERTIFICATIONS: Certified Surgical Technologist; OSHA-10

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    Accreditation

    Washburn Tech's Surgical Technology program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs upon the recommendation of the Accreditation Review Council in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC-STSA). This allows Washburn Tech's Surgical Technology graduates to sit for the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) Certification Exam. You also can learn more at Association of Surgical Technologists at ast.org.

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    CAAHEP contact information:
    Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
    25400 US Highway 19 N, Suite 158
    Clearwater, FL 33763
    Phone: 727.210.2350; Fax: 727.210.2354
    www.caahep.org

    Entrance Test

    To enroll in this program, you must score a minimum of 5 in math and 6 in reading on the Accuplacer test.

    Surgical Tech Certification

    Upon completion, you will have the opportunity to sit for the national certifying exam to earn the Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential.

    Associate Degree

    Adult applicants are eligible to complete an Associate of Science degree in combination with Washburn Tech and Washburn University.

    Enter the Workforce

    You may enter the workforce and become an integral part of a surgical team in this high-demand, high-wage career field.

    Bachelor of Science Degree

    A bachelor's degree is recommended for anyone interested in becoming a supervisor or program director in this field.

    Master's Degree

    Once admitted, master's program students can expect to take courses in a classroom setting and simulation skill center as well as partaking in a clinical study.

    Jobs and Salaries

    CAREER FORECAST: bright outlook
    Advances in medical technology have made surgery safer, and more operations are being done to treat a variety of illnesses and injuries. In addition, the aging of the large baby-boom generation is expected to increase the need for surgical technologists because older people usually require more operations. Plus, as these individuals age, they may be more willing than those in previous generations to seek medical treatment to improve their quality of life. The data below refers to surveyed wages and average annual job openings in the state of Kansas due to growth and net replacement. SOURCE: klic.dol.ks.gov

    Experienced Salary

    $73,110 

    (2020)

    Projected Job Openings

    279

    Projected Job Growth

    9%

    (2020-2030)

    Schedule

    This is a competitive program. You must be an adult student when starting the program, and prerequisites begin in January, June and August. Please note, the schedule on clinical days is 6 a.m. until 3 p.m..

    Full-day

    LENGTH
    1 year

    PROGRAM BEGINS
    Every August

    SCHEDULE
    MON - FRI; 8am-2:55pm

    Program Cost

    Financial Aid is available to those who qualify, and have a high school diploma or GED. To set-up an appointment with a financial aid counselor, call 785.670.3360.


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