Surgical Technologist Program

A surgical technologist program at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences 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 Florida colleges that offer surgical technologist program.

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Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (PA College)

3500 Southside Blvd, Jacksonville, FL

Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is creating the future leaders in the health care industry. They have programs in Bachelor's and Associate's degrees; and many certificate programs such as EMT, Cardiac Electrophysiology, and Nuclear Medicine. They are dedicated to excellence offering several highly technical health care programs.

Generally, all applicants need to have graduated from an accredited high school or possess a GED. Students must also have satisfactory scores on one of the two common college entrance exams; the ACT or the SAT. Specific requirements for individual degree and certificate programs vary and can be researched by going to http://www.pacollege.edu/academics/programs/.

Online programs are also available including PCHS's Bachelor's degree in Health Administration, RN to BSN, and Bachelor of Health Science. Costs vary widely between the different programs and financial aid counselors will help you determine the best way to pay for your education.

PCHS opened a simulation lab in 2006 where students learn to work on simulated patients. Local businesses also utilize the OneGroup center to teach their employees computer skills and other office competences.

PCHS, also known as PA College, is a small private school with an enrollment of about 700. They are located in the historic town of Lancaster, Pennsylvania where tourism and healthcare are some of the primary industries. Lancaster County is situated in Pennsylvania Dutch country, one of the main Amish settlements.

Students Enrolled in the Surgical Technologist Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences 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

• Jacksonville, FL
  • Total Employment: 610
  • Average Hourly Rate: $18.91
  • Average Annual Salary: $39340

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