Surgical Technology
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A career in Surgical Technology is very fast-paced and challenging. You may be able to hold a beating heart in your hand. You may be part of a team in the OR that works on replacing a total hip or knee in the orthopedic rotation at your site. You will certainly hand many different instruments to the surgeon in the correct fashion and at the correct time. You will be the keeper of the sterile field. This is a very rewarding career in the Health Science Field. It is not nursing; you do a very specific technical job and work under the RN and Surgeon. The Surgical Technology program is a selective program. When you apply to the college, you will be accepted into the undeclared program while you complete the prerequisite requirements. The surgical technology program accepts a limited number of students each year and there is a separate application process. Contact your campus of interest below for more details. The Surgical Technology program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of the Allied Health Education Program (CAAHEP), in collaboration with the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA). Check out the Ivy Tech Guided Pathway to Success (Ivy Tech GPS) icons to map out your pathway for success. |
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SAMPLE CAREERS IN THIS FIELD |
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DEGREES AVAILABLE |
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ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE IN SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY |
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Associate of Applied Science degree programs are two-year programs that prepare students for careers, career changes and career advancement. Students who need to take longer to complete the degree because of job or family obligations can take the program over a longer period of time. AAS programs may also prepare students for transfer to four-year institutions. These programs offer education in recognized technical areas and specialties with emphasis on analysis, synthesis and evaluation. The program content, which is approximately 30% general education and 70% professional/technical, provides depth and breadth in conceptual and professional/technical skills. The general education courses equip students with the problem solving, communications, scientific and mathematical skills to compete successfully in the job market. Professional/technical courses equip students with the skills to obtain employment and to advance in the workforce. |
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LOCATIONS
The Surgical Technology program is offered at the following campuses. Please click on the campus of interest below for contact and campus specific program information:
Central Indiana (Indianapolis)
Jeanne Rieger, Chair
(317) 921-4404
jrieger@ivytech.edu
Students are required to attend a mandatory Surgical Technology Information Session within the calendar year they wish to apply for a clinical spot. No reservations are required. Sessions are held in room 300 in the Fairbanks Building at the Lawrence campus, 9301 E. 59th Street (just north of 56th Street and Post Road). Park in the south parking lot and use the south building entrance.
Surgical Technology faculty will present information about:
The Surgical Technology Program
Admission Process & Criteria
Required prerequisites
Student Advising
Sessions will last for 1 – 1 1/2 hours.
| Day | Date | Time |
| Tuesday | December 11, 2012 | 10:00 a.m. |
| Tuesday | February 12, 2013 | 2:00 p.m. |
| Monday | February 25, 2013 | 2:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday | March 26, 2013 | 2:00 p.m. |
| Monday | April 8, 2013 | 2:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday | April 23, 2013 | 2:00 p.m. |
| Thursday | May 2, 2013 | 10:00 a.m. |
Columbus/Franklin
- Faculty Contact:
- Susan D. Sheets CST RN MSN CNOR
- Program Chair Surgical Technology
- 812-374-5185
East Central (Anderson, Marion, Muncie, New Castle)
May 1 for classes starting in August
Contact:
Nancy Thornburg, AAS CST
765-289-2291, ext. 1401
1-800-589-8324, ext. 1401
nthornbu@ivytech.edu
Kokomo (Kokomo, Logansport, Wabash)
Lafayette (Crawfordsville, Lafayette)
Contact
Dorothy McClannen
Program Chair and Professor, Surgical Technology
(765) 269-5720
North Central (Elkhart, South Bend, Warsaw)
Surgical Technology is offered through a partnership with the Valparaiso campus. For more information please contact:
Carol J. Kirkner, Ed.D
Dean, School of Health Sciences
574-289-7001 ext. 5705
ckirkner@ivytech.edu
Northwest (East Chicago, Gary, Michigan City, Valparaiso)
Surgical Technology Program Chair
3100 Ivy Tech Drive
Valparaiso, IN 46383
219-476-4702
meriks@ivytech.edu
Southwest (Evansville, Princeton, Tell City)
The Surgical Technology program, Evansville Campus is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs(www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC-STSA).
Inquiries may be made at-
ARC/STSA
Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting
6 West Dry Creek Circle, Suite 110
Littleton, CO 80120-8031
(303) 694-9261
Fax: (303) 741-3655
www.arcstsa.org
Certification of the Surgical Technology students are granted upon successful completion of the Certification Exam by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.
NBST and SA
6 West Dry Creek Circle, Suite 100
Littleton, CO 80210
(800) 707-0057
www.nbstsa.org
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
1361 Park Street
Clearwater, FL 33756
Telephone: 727-210-2350
Fax: 727-210-2354
Surgical Technology Curriculum
Essential Functions required for the Surgical Technology Program
Surgical Technology Program Summary
Surgical Technology Program Sequence
Surgical Technology Costs
Surgical Technology Application Instructions
Surgical Technology Program Application
Admission-Selection Processes
PSBHO Readiness Form
For more information, please contact Julia Hinkle, Program Chair, at (812) 429-1490.
Wabash Valley (Greencastle, Terre Haute)
The Surgical Technology program in Terre Haute is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC-STSA). Inquiries may be made at:
ARC/STSA Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting
6 West Dry Creek Circle, Suite 110
Littleton, CO 80120-8031
Phone: (303) 694-9261
Fax: (303) 741-3655
www.arcstsa.org
Regional Degree Offerings:
- Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree
- Associate of Science (AS) Degree
Information and Application Packet
Contact:
Debra Wilson, Program Chair
812-298-2254
dwilson@ivytech.edu
