Surgical Technologist Program

A surgical technologist program at University of Saint Francis – Ft Wayne 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 Indiana colleges that offer surgical technologist program.

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University of Saint Francis – Ft Wayne

Also known as University of Saint Francis

5500 Wabash Avenue, Terre Haute, IN

University of Saint Francis - Ft Wayne is a nonprofit private school that has a large number of programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Fort Wayne, IN, in a predominantly urban area. The school maintains a Roman Catholic affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Approximately two thousand students are enrolled yearly at University of Saint Francis - Ft Wayne.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Visual And Performing Arts
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Public Administration And Social Services

Students applying for admission are generally asked to submit an application, transcripts, standardized test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the school. Students may provide either the SAT or ACT exam scores to be considered for admissions to this school. A score within the range of 1270 - 1590 on the SAT, or 18 - 24 for the ACT is common among accepted students. This school has an acceptance rate of around 54 percent of which only 39 percent decided to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $26,000 per year, though it may change based on different types of circumstances. Students should check the school's net price calculator to get a more personalized estimate of costs. Some students at this school may qualify for financial aid, which is generally provided in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Athletic programs are available at University of Saint Francis - Ft Wayne through the NAIA, allowing students to participate in intercollegiate sports. Available sports offered may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NAIA Division I)
• Basketball (NAIA Division I)
• Track & Field (NAIA Division I)

Students can take a look at the school's http://www.sf.edu to see additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Surgical Technologist Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of Saint Francis – Ft Wayne offers an associate's degree program in surgical technologist.

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

• Terre Haute, IN
  • Total Employment: 120
  • Average Hourly Rate: $22.41
  • Average Annual Salary: $46610

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