Surgical Technologist Program

A surgical technologist program at Arkansas State University – Newport prepares students for careers as part of a surgical team in hospitals and surgical centers. The program focuses on maintaining, monitoring, and enforcing the sterile field and adherence to aseptic technique by preoperative, surgical team, and postoperative personnel. Program courses includes: instrument and equipment sterilization and handling, surgical supplies management, wound exposure and closure, surgical computer and robot operation and monitoring, maintenance of homeostasis, and patient and team scrubbing. Get more details below including other Idaho colleges that offer surgical technologist program.

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Arkansas State University – Newport (ASUN)

405 S. Main Street, Moscow, ID

About
Arkansas State University - Newport, located in Newport, Arkansas, was founded in 1976 and was originally known as White River Vocation Technical School. In 1992 the school merged with Arkansas State University - Beebe, forming ASU Beebe/Newport, a merge that lasted until 2000, when the Newport Campus became a separate institution. Today the school operates three campuses located in Newport, Jonesboro and Marked Tree. The school is a public two year institution and part of the Arkansas State University System, allowing for ease of transfer to Arkansas State University four year institutions if so desired.

Academics
ASU Newport provides students a large number of programs that can result in a certificate or degree. These programs allow students to choose the technical or academic tract that best matches one's future plans and goals. Technical programs provide students training in the skills and abilities in a  given field of study necessary to enter the workforce as a professional. Programs take between one and two years to complete and prepare individuals for work at the entry level. Academic transfer programs facilitate transfer to a four year university by completing the first two years of a four year education. Once completed the student is free to apply to their desired school or schools, followed by the completion of the final two years of a bachelor's degree.

Programs offered include:

• Liberal Arts
• Business
• Nursing
• Welding
• Phlebotomy

Admissions and Financial Aid
ASU Newport is an open enrollment institution, and as such any students that completes the application for admission and provides their transcripts and test scores will be admitted to the school. It is also recommended that students meet with a counselor to plan their curriculum and participate in orientation to introduce them to campus life prior to registration. Financial aid is available in the form of loans and grants. Students in need of assistance must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) which will be used to determine aid program eligibility and monetary awards.

Students Enrolled in the Surgical Technologist Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Arkansas State University – Newport has offered the following programs for students:

• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.

Surgical Technologists

Description

Assist in operations, under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, or other surgical personnel. May help set up operating room, prepare and transport patients for surgery, adjust lights and equipment, pass instruments and other supplies to surgeons and surgeon's assistants, hold retractors, cut sutures, and help count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, surgical technologists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 14.8% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).