Surgical Technologist Program

A surgical technologist program at Baptist Health Schools – Little Rock 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 Arkansas colleges that offer surgical technologist program.

The Surgical Technologist program at BHCLR is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools for more than 17 years.

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Baptist Health Schools – Little Rock (BHCLR)

2600 John Harden Dr, Jacksonville, AR

Are you interested in starting a healthcare career in a Christian atmosphere? Baptist Health Schools of Little Rock offers 12-month certificate programs as well as three year nursing programs and many two year programs in between such as Radiology, Medical Technology, and Occupational Therapy Assisting. BHSLR even offers a Bachelor's degree in nursing to be completed at Arkansas Tech University or the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. BHSLR also has a partnership with local Pulaski College to offer general education classes to certificate students.

BHSLR is a small private healthcare college with just over 800 students. The school is located in the capital city of Little Rock, Arkansas; the largest city in the state, full of cultural and historic attractions. There are eight local hospitals, so students will have many opportunities for internships and hands-on training.

Pre-school is available at a reduced rate at the Baptist Health Center for students of BHSLR. Academic, mental health and spiritual counseling are available for students as well as financial aid and a clinic on site for treatment of minor illnesses and injuries.

Tuition varies between different programs. Please go to https://www.bhslr.edu/prospective-students/application-information/application/ for more information and apply today!

Students Enrolled in the Surgical Technologist Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Baptist Health Schools – Little Rock has offered the following program 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

Salary & Wages

• Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR
  • Total Employment: 240
  • Average Hourly Rate: $20.44
  • Average Annual Salary: $42520

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