Surgical Technologist Program

A surgical technologist program at Presentation 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 South Dakota colleges that offer surgical technologist program.

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Presentation College

490 Piya Wiconi Road, Kyle, SD

Presentation College provides a variety of degree programs for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in Aberdeen, South Dakota and operated as a private institution. The school maintains a Roman Catholic affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. The low student to teacher ratio and access to teachers is due primarily to the limited enrollment, around 700 students, maintained by Presentation College.

Students can pick from several areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Nursing
• Social Work
• Business, Management, Marketing and Related Support Services
• Surgical Technologist
• Radiologic Technology

Students applying for admission are generally required to submit an application, transcripts, records, test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the admissions committee. Either the SAT or ACT exam must be taken in order to be able to apply to Presentation College. Scores within the range of 17 - 21 on the ACT or 1010 - 1330 on the SAT are needed to increase your chances for getting accepted. 75% of those students that apply are admitted to this school, of which 47 percent choose to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $17,000, but may change per year. Students are encouraged to use the school's net price calculator to better estimate their cost of attending Presentation College. Housing is available for students and costs approximately $4,500 each year. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements.

Athletic programs are available at Presentation College through the NCAA, allowing students to compete in intercollegiate sports. Sports available may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)
• Soccer (NCAA Division III)

Students may visit the Presentation College website to obtain a complete list of academic programs offered, student services, and more that is available at this school.

Students Enrolled in the Surgical Technologist Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Presentation 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).