Program Details
Surgical Technology
Moraine Park Technical College
Surgical technologists are allied health professionals who prepare operating rooms, arrange equipment and assist doctors during surgeries.
Moraine Park Surgical Technology students learn the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique, human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation of tools and technologies to facilitate a physician s performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.
Students gain hands-on experience through two semesters of clinical work, and are required to complete a minimum of 120 clinical cases to graduate.
Surgical technology students learn the basic principles and best practices of working in the peri-operative environment, how to maintain a safe and sterile surgical environment, how to provide a safe and supportive environment for the patient, how to prep patients, operating rooms and surgical teams for the preoperative phase, and how to perform intraoperative and postoperative case management.
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A program that requires its students to demonstrate they have successfully acquired a set of skills or knowledge base prior to completing the program. Compare to a "time-based" training program that results in successful completion if the students participate in a certain number of instructional hours.
This program is offered
Program applications are accepted until a week prior to the start of each semester. There are some exceptions for programs or certificates that begin mid-semester.
Some high-demand/limited-enrollment programs reach capacity based on the number of students who complete admission. Applicants are accepted into limited-enrollment programs on a first-come, first-served basis and are admitted from program waitlists as space becomes available.
Advisory board committee members from area businesses provide guidance and direction on curriculum and program outcomes.
Moraine Park offers Employment Services and Career Services to students.
Tutoring is available online and face to face for our students.
Additional fees will include books and supplies/materials.
Please refer to Tuition & Fee Information for additional enrollment fee information:
https://catalog.morainepark.edu/admissions-registration/tuition-fee-information/
Additional Program Costs
Equipment
CORE: iPad 6th Gen or newer (128gb) – $350 to 429
CORE: Navy Blue iPad case (non-specific brand) – $25 to 100
CORE: Apple Care warranty – $69
CORE: Trajecsys Clinical tracking tool – $100 (this is purchased 3rd semester)
Pre-core students do not incur these costs up front. Students will work with their advisor for details. Required books and materials are an additional cost. New, used, and rental books may be an option.
Moraine Park's Payment, Withdrawal and Refund Overview
https://catalog.morainepark.edu/admissions-registration/
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recruitment@morainepark.edu
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