Dana Bancer, Assistant Chair, 386-506-3747, Dana.Bancer@daytonastate.edu
Melissa Brown, Academic Advisor, 386-506-3052, Melissa.Brown@daytonastate.edu
Admission Note
Limited Access Program: Admission to this program is selective and requires completion of additional admission and enrollment requirements.
Program Overview
Mission:
The mission of the Surgical Technology program is to provide students with an innovative learning experience that prepares them to become professional and competent members of the surgical team. Successful completion of the program prepares graduates to sit for the national certification examination.
Description:
The program provides students the opportunity to develop the technical ability, knowledge, and skills required for entry-level employment in surgical settings including hospital operating rooms and freestanding healthcare facilities. Instruction includes classroom lecture, intensive training in a mock operating room laboratory setting, and clinical experiences in local healthcare facilities.
Graduates are required to take the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) certification examination upon successful completion of the program.
Program Accreditation: The Surgical Technology Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Accreditation Review Committee for Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA). For accreditation information, contact CAAHEP at 9355-113th St. N., #7709, Seminole, FL 33775-7709; telephone: 727-210-2350; or ARC/STSA at 19751 E. Main Street, Suite 339, Parker, CO 80138; telephone: 303-694-9262.
Outcomes:
Graduates of the program will be able to:
- Apply principles of aseptic technique in the perioperative setting.
- Demonstrate skills necessary to function as a member of the surgical team.
- Organize instrumentation and supplies within the perioperative environment.
- Collaborate with members of the surgical team to deliver quality patient care.
Program Requirements
Admission:
This is a Limited Access Program.
- Standard high school diploma or GED.
- Minimum age of 18.
- Attend a program information session and interview.
- PERT scores at the 10th-grade level in reading, language, and mathematics.
- Satisfactory FDLE/FBI background check and drug screening.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Health Care Providers through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Enrollment:
Continuing enrollment approval is required prior to enrollment in program-specific courses.
- Earn a grade of “C” or better in the following courses:
Completion:
- Earn a grade of “C” or better in all program-specific and prerequisite courses.
- Follow the policies and procedures outlined in the Surgical Technology Student Handbook and the Daytona State College Student Handbook.
Financial Aid
This program is eligible for federal financial aid and state Bright Futures Scholarship Program.
Financing Options: All students are encouraged to apply for federal and state student financial assistance by completing the FAFSA at
studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa.
For more information on grants, loans, and work programs available please see the Office of Financial Aid webpage at
daytonastate.edu/finaid.
Students are also encouraged to apply for one of the many Daytona State College Foundation scholarships offered each semester.
For more information see:
daytonastate.edu/scholarships/.
Career and Labor Market Information
Graduates may pursue employment in surgical technology, including roles such as Surgical Technologist, Operating Room Technician, Surgical Scrub Technician, and OR Assistant. In the Brevard-Flagler-Volusia workforce region, approximately 625 surgical technologists are employed, with an average annual salary of $56,160 and approximately 33 annual job openings.
| SOC Alignment |
29-2055 – Surgical Technologists
|
| Average Hourly Wage |
$26.23 |
| Average Annual Salary |
$56,160 |
| Annual Job Openings |
33 |
| Regional Employment |
Approximately 625 employed |
Occupational Overview: Prepare operating rooms, sterilize instruments, arrange surgical equipment, maintain sterile technique, and assist surgeons, nurses, and other members of the surgical team before, during, and after operative procedures to promote safe and effective patient care.
Wage Distribution: 10th percentile: $35,640 | 50th percentile: $56,160 | 90th percentile: $82,450.
Data Sources: CareerSource Brevard Flagler Volusia Regional Demand Occupations List; FloridaCommerce Employment Projections Region 27; BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) Deltona–Daytona Beach–Ormond Beach MSA; SOC 29-2055.
Note: It is never too early to prepare for your career. Log in to the Daytona State Career Services Student Job Board to create your account, submit your resume for review, search for employment opportunities, and practice your interviewing skills through Big Interview. For assistance, contact Career Services to connect with a Career Advisor.
16 Credits
Communication Core (3 credits)
Required General Education course:
| ENC1101 | Introduction to Composition | 3.00 |
Mathematics Core (3 credits)
Recommended Math Pathway:
MAC1105: Students seeking to transfer to Bachelor's program are recommended to complete MAC1105 to satisfy their Mathematics core requirement.
Natural Sciences Core (4 credits)
Required course:
| BSC1085C | Human Anatomy and Physiology I and Lab | 4.00 |
Humanities Core (3 credits)
Recommended courses. Choose one:
Social Science Core (3 credits)
Required course:
| POS2041 | American Federal Government | 3.00 |
Program Specific Courses
48 Credits
| BSC1086C | Human Anatomy & Physiology II and Lab | 4.00 |
| HSC1531 | Medical Terminology | 4.00 |
| STS1302 | Introduction to Surgical Technology | 3.00 |
| STS1303 | Fundamentals of Surgical Technology | 3.00 |
| STS1304L | Operating Room Techniques Laboratory | 3.00 |
| STS1307 | Surgical Equipment and Instrumentation | 3.00 |
| STS1308 | Perioperative Patient Care Concepts | 3.00 |
| STS1323 | Surgical Procedures I | 3.00 |
| STS1327L | Principles and Practices of Surgical Technology Laboratory | 2.00 |
| STS1931 | Surgical Technology Special Topics Seminar | 2.00 |
| STS2179 | Surgical Biomedical Fundamentals | 2.00 |
| STS2324 | Surgical Procedures II | 3.00 |
| STS2340 | Surgical Pharmacology | 2.00 |
| STS2365 | Professional Skills for the Surgical Technologist | 2.00 |
| STS2944 | Surgical Clinical I | 3.00 |
| STS2945 | Surgical Clinical II | 3.00 |
| STS2946 | Surgical Clinical III | 3.00 |
Sample Program of Study
Prerequisite Courses
| BSC1085C | Human Anatomy and Physiology I and Lab | 4.00 |
| HSC1531 | Medical Terminology | 4.00 |
| Mathematics Core | 3.00 |
| STS1302 | Introduction to Surgical Technology | 3.00 |
MAC1105: Students seeking to transfer to Bachelor's program are recommended to complete MAC1105 to satisfy their Mathematics core requirement.
Year 1
1st Semester - Fall
| BSC1086C | Human Anatomy & Physiology II and Lab | 4.00 |
| STS1303 | Fundamentals of Surgical Technology | 3.00 |
| STS1307 | Surgical Equipment and Instrumentation | 3.00 |
| STS1327L | Principles and Practices of Surgical Technology Laboratory | 2.00 |
2nd Semester - Spring
| ENC1101 | Introduction to Composition | 3.00 |
| STS1304L | Operating Room Techniques Laboratory | 3.00 |
| STS1308 | Perioperative Patient Care Concepts | 3.00 |
| STS1323 | Surgical Procedures I | 3.00 |
| STS2179 | Surgical Biomedical Fundamentals | 2.00 |
3rd Semester - Summer A
Year 2
1st Semester - Fall
| Humanities Core | 3.00 |
| STS2324 | Surgical Procedures II | 3.00 |
| STS2340 | Surgical Pharmacology | 2.00 |
| STS2945 | Surgical Clinical II | 3.00 |
2nd Semester - Spring
| POS2041 | American Federal Government | 3.00 |
| STS1931 | Surgical Technology Special Topics Seminar | 2.00 |
| STS2365 | Professional Skills for the Surgical Technologist | 2.00 |
| STS2946 | Surgical Clinical III | 3.00 |
Total Credit Hours: 64