About
The Surgical Technology (ST) program provides entry-level skills in surgical technology. As an essential team-member in the operating room of hospitals, labor & delivery departments, outpatient surgical centers, and specialized surgical centers, the surgical technologist is responsible for tasks and duties in the perioperative phases of surgery. The surgical technology student will encounter training in the didactic and clinical setting in over twelve specialty areas. Topics include: aseptic technique, sterilization methods, surgical positioning and draping, perioperative case planning, surgical wound management, professional ethics, microbes and infection, perioperative pharmacology, robotic surgery, minimally invasive surgery, general surgery and various surgical specialties.
Organization
Sctc - Accelerated Flint River Campus
Southern Crescent Technical College’s Accelerated Flint River Campus is in Thomaston, Georgia. The college prepares students for occupational fields including Associate's Degree in Surgical Technology, Automotive Service Technician, Certified Nursing Assistant, Commercial Driver's License Class A (CDL-A), Construction, and Dental Assistant. Its broader academic offerings also include computer programming, computer technology, health science, practical nursing, precision manufacturing, and welding and joining technology. Programs may lead to certificates, diplomas, or associate degrees, depending on the field. Practical Nursing prepares students to write the NCLEX-PN, and clinical experiences integrate theory with practice. Automotive Technology covers maintenance techniques, electronic systems diagnostics, and performance technology. Construction Technology includes electrical construction and maintenance, masonry, plumbing, carpentry, and construction management.