Surgical Technologist Program

A surgical technologist program at Central Ohio Technical College 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 Ohio colleges that offer surgical technologist program.

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Central Ohio Technical College (COTC)

251 N. Main Street, Cedarville, OH

The Central Ohio Technical College operates for campuses and offers online courses in order to better assist and educate residents of its service area. The campuses are located in Coshocton, Mount Vernon, Newark and Reynoldsburg, Ohio. The school has active extracurricular and cultural activities, includes over 50 clubs and organizations. COTC prides itself on its faculty and staff, its ability to work with students, and its state of the art facilities.

Academics

 Central Ohio Technical College offers over 50 degree and certificate programs for transfer or career. COTC focuses on fast growing fields of study, and provides state of the art facilities and education to ensure that its students are qualified whether they transfer to a four year institution or choose to enter the work force after program completion.

Some programs offered include:

• Diagnostic Medical Sonography
• Mathematics
• Information Technology
• Nursing
• Criminal Justice Technology
• Forensic Science Technology

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students interested in attending the Central Ohio Technical College should create an online profile at the COTC website followed by submitting the online application. Those applying should have a high school diploma or GED and be at least 18 years of age.

COTC provides financial aid to qualifying individuals. For more information on how to determine eligibility and what types of aid are available students are encouraged to contact the financial aid office.

Students Enrolled in the Surgical Technologist Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Central Ohio Technical College has offered the following degree levels 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).