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2022/2023SURGICALTECHNOLOGISTTechnical DiplomaProgram Code: 31-512-1Total Credits: 36-38CHECKLIST:This section will be completed whenmeeting with your academic advisor.q FAFSA (www.fafsa.gov)The Surgical Technologist program at Mid-State prepares graduatesto work as part of the surgical team in operating rooms, providinginstruments and supplies to the surgeon. Students learn skills andtechniques used in central service with instrument processing.Training encompasses both classroom and lab instruction. You willgain clinical hands-on experience in surgery, ambulatory centers,central service, and other related areas. After successful completionof the program and certification exam, you will be a CertifiedSurgical Technologist (CST).q Financial Aid Form(s)Form(s):q Follow-Up Appointment:Where:When:With:Estimated tuition and fees: mstc.edu/programcostsq Official TranscriptsMid-State Technical CollegeStudent Services Assistant1001 Centerpoint DriveStevens Point, WI 54481ACADEMIC ADVISORq Criminal Background Statement ofUnderstanding and Release ofInformation FormTo schedule an appointment with an academic advisor, call715.422.5300. Academic advisors will travel to other campuses asnecessary to accommodate student needs. For more informationabout advising, visit mstc.edu/advising.q Other:mstc.edu888.575.6782TTY: 711ADAMS CAMPUS401 North MainAdams, WI 53910MARSHFIELD CAMPUS2600 West 5th StreetMarshfield, WI 54449STEVENS POINT CAMPUS1001 Centerpoint DriveStevens Point, WI 54481WISCONSIN RAPIDS CAMPUS500 32nd Street NorthWisconsin Rapids, WI 54494Mid-State does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its program, activity, or employment. The following person has been designated to handleinquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Vice President – Human Resources; 500 32nd Street North, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494; 715.422.5325 AAEO@mstc.edu. 3/2022
CAREER PATHWAYBEGIN AT ANY POINTIN THE PATHWAYOTHER OPTIONSCollege Credit Dual CreditMilitary Experience Work ExperienceRELATED PROGRAMS Learn about Credit for Prior Learning at NINGADULTCentral Service TechnicianHealth & Wellness PromotionHealth Information ManagementMedical AssistantMedical CoderNursingNursing AssistantPharmacy Services ManagementPharmacy TechnicianPhlebotomy TechnicianRespiratory TherapySURGICALTECHNOLOGISTTECHNICALDIPLOMA36-38 CREDITSEARN AREER OPTIONS Surgical Technologist Vascular/Cath Lab Surgical TechnologistBACHELOR’S DEGREE OPTIONSFor more information and additional opportunities, visit mstc.edu/transfer.Page 2888.575.6782 Get the latest updates online at mstc.edu
PROGRAM OUTCOMESEmployers will expect you, as a Surgical Technologistgraduate, to be able to: Apply health care and technological science principlesto the perioperative environment. Maintain principles of sterile technique in thesurgical environment. Provide a safe, efficient, and supportive environmentfor the patient. Prepare the patient, operating room, and surgical teamfor the preoperative phase. Perform intraoperative case management in thescrub role. Perform postoperative case management. Function as an ethical, legal, and professional member ofthe health care team as determined by governing bodies.TECHNICAL SKILLS ATTAINMENTThe Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) hasimplemented a requirement that all technical collegesmeasure program outcomes attained by students. Thisrequirement is called Technical Skills Attainment (TSA).The main objective of TSA is to ensure graduates havethe technical skills needed by employers. Students whosuccessfully complete the final evaluation in ST: Clinical 3will meet the TSA requirement.The Mid-State Technical College Surgical Technologistprogram is accredited by the Accreditation Review Councilon Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting(ARC/STSA), under the auspices of:Commission on Accreditation of AlliedHealth Education Programs9355 113th St. N, #7709Seminole, FL 33775727.210.2350 www.caahep.orgENTRY CRITERIATo apply to the Surgical Technologist program, pleasesubmit the following documents to Mid-State Admissions:For placement on list to begin core Surgical TechnologistProgram courses (515-level classes): Complete Medical Terminology with final grade of“C” or better. Complete General Anatomy & Physiology with afinal grade of “C” or better. Verify completion of the above with assignedacademic advisor.TECHNICAL STANDARDSA list of specific physical, emotional, and mental tasksneeded to function as a surgical technologist is availableat mstc.edu/programs/surgical-technologist. Contact theDisability Services coordinator in the Student Services &Information Center to receive assistance.CLINICAL-RELATED REQUIREMENTSPrior to placement at a clinical site, students need to pay fora criminal background check and provide documentation ofrequired health work to a private vendor.Students are responsible for ensuring all requirementsremain current during program enrollment.Clinical sites have the right to refuse a student’s placementbased on inadequate health records, pending charges, orconviction records. Students with a criminal history may notbe able to complete clinical courses. Mid-State will maketwo attempts to place a student in an appropriate clinicalexperience. If Mid-State is unable to place the student aftertwo attempts, the student will be withdrawn from the clinicalcourse and will not be able to advance in the program.PROGRAM PROGRESSION AND COMPLETIONIn order to maintain a passing status and progress in theprogram, students must: Repeat courses not completed with a grade of “C” orbetter prior to progressing in core courses or othercourses with co- or prerequisites. Receive a grade of “C” or better in all courses requiredfor graduation.Please note that the ability to repeat courses is dependentupon availability in courses. Students may be required toapply for program re-entry in order to repeat courses withinthe program’s instructional area.1. Complete a Mid-State Application form and return it witha 30 non-refundable application fee.2. Submit the Criminal Background Statement ofUnderstanding and Release of Information form foundat mstc.edu/programs/surgical-technologist (availableafter completion of program application).3. Submit the Technical Standards Form found at mstc.edu/programs/surgical-technologist.4. Meet with an advisor for your New Student AdvisingAppointment.5. Complete Accuplacer or ACT if requirements not met viahigh school grade point average.Mid-State Technical College Admissions500 32nd Street North, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494888.575.6782 Get the latest updates online at mstc.eduPage 3
SAMPLE FULL-TIME CURRICULUM OPTIONSTUDENT HANDBOOKVisit mstc.edu/studenthandbook to view Mid-State’sstudent handbook, which contains information aboutadmissions, enrollment, appeals processes, services forpeople with disabilities, financial aid, graduation, privacy,Mid-State’s Student Code of Conduct, and technology.GRADUATION REQUIREMENTThe GPS for Student Success course is required for allMid-State program students and is recommended to becompleted before obtaining 12 credits. (Not counted inthe total credit value for this program.) Some students areexempt from this requirement. Please see your programadvisor for more information.GPS for Student Success10890102. 1 creditIntegrate necessary skills for student success by developingan academic plan, identifying interpersonal attributes forsuccess, adopting efficient and effective learning strategies,and utilizing Mid-State resources, policies, and processes.This course must be completed prior to obtaining 12 creditsand is a graduation requirement.ADDITIONAL COURSES AS NEEDEDThe following courses may be recommended or required ifthe student does not achieve minimum Accuplacer scores.Term7 creditsTerm15-17 123301080619731806311Medical TerminologyGeneral Anatomy & Physiology34ST: Introduction to Surgical TechnologyST: Fundamentals 1ST: Fundamentals 2ST: Clinical 1Microbiology-orApplied Microbiology442342Term14 creditsTotal credits 36-3810501104315123313151233231512334Culture of HealthcareST: Surgical ProceduresST: Clinical 2ST: Clinical 32444Please Note: This curriculum sequence is only for student planning. Actualstudent schedules will vary depending on course availability. Program completion time may vary based on student schedulingand course availability. For details, go to mstc.edu/schedule.Intro to College Reading10838104.2 creditsProvides learners with the opportunities to developand expand reading skills, including comprehensionand vocabulary skills. Learners apply reading skills toacademic tasks and read to acquire information from avariety of sources.Intro to College Writing10831103.3 creditsSAMPLE PART-TIME CURRICULUM OPTIONTerm7 creditsTerm4-6 credits1050110110806177Medical TerminologyGeneral Anatomy & PhysiologyIntroduces basic principles of composition, includingorganization, development, unity, and coherence inparagraphs and multi-paragraph documents. The purpose ofthis course is to prepare students for successful entry intorequired program courses. This course is tuition bearing andunder certain circumstances may qualify for financial aid.This course cannot be used to satisfy program completionrequirements at Mid-State.10806197Pre-Algebra10834109.3 creditsTerm12 creditsTotal credits 36-38Prerequisite: Accuplacer Sentence Skills score of 60 or equivalent.Proficiency in word processing skills recommended.Provides an introduction to algebra. Includes operationson real numbers, solving linear equations, percent andproportion, and an introduction to polynomials andstatistics. Prepares students for elementary algebra andsubsequent algebra-related courses.3180631110501104Microbiology-orApplied MicrobiologyCulture of 5123313151233231512334ST:ST:ST:ST:42213 creditsIntroduction to Surgical TechnologyFundamentals 1Fundamentals 2Clinical 1ST: Surgical ProceduresST: Clinical 2ST: Clinical 34423444Prerequisite: Accuplacer Math score of 65, Accuplacer Algebra scoreof 30, ABE Math Prep V 76854785 and ABE Math Prep VI 76854786with a grade of “S.” (Note: ABE Math Prep V and VI courses cannotbe used to satisfy program completion requirements at Mid-State.)Page 4888.575.6782 Get the latest updates online at mstc.edu
COURSE DESCRIPTIONSApplied Microbiology31806311.2 creditsDirects the learner’s understanding of aseptic techniques,antimicrobial methods, specimen collection, preparationof cultures, body defenses against microorganisms, theinfectious process, and the transmission of disease-causingorganisms. Students learn such techniques as standard andtransmission-based precautions, sanitization, disinfection,sterilization, preparation of cultures, and microscopic slidepreparations with simple staining and gram staining.Culture of Healthcare10501104.2 creditsAn introduction to the culture of healthcare for studentsinterested in working in various healthcare settings.Learners examine professionalism, interpersonal and writtencommunication skills, problem-solving skills and patientprivacy and confidentiality issues as they relate to healthcare.General Anatomy & Physiology10806177. 4 creditsExamines basic concepts of human anatomy and physiologyas they relate to health sciences. Using a body systemsapproach, the course emphasizes the interrelationshipsbetween structure and function at the gross andmicroscopic levels of organization of the entire human body.It is intended to prepare health care professionals whoneed to apply basic concepts of whole body anatomy andphysiology to informed decision making and professionalcommunication with colleagues and patients.Prerequisite: High School GPA of 3.0 or Accuplacer Reading Skills of236 or ACT of 15, or General Chemistry 10806134 with a grade of “C”or better, or General Biology 10806114 with a grade of “C” or better,or Human Body in Health & Disease 10509102 with a “C” or better.Students are encouraged to bring transcripts for further evaluation ifthey do not meet these requirements.Medical Terminology10501101. 3 creditsFocuses on the component parts of medical terms: prefixes,suffixes, and word roots. Learners practice formation,analysis, and reconstruction of terms. Emphasizes spelling,definition, and pronunciation. Introduces operative,diagnostic, therapeutic, and symptomatic terminology of allbody systems as well as systemic and surgical terminology.Microbiology10806197. 4 creditsExamines microbial structure, metabolism, genetics, growth,and the relationship between humans and microorganisms.Disease production, epidemiology, host defense mechanisms,and the medical impact of microbes in the environment,industry, and biotechnology are also addressed.Prerequisite: General Anatomy & Physiology 10806177 with a “C”or better, or General Biology 10806114 with a “C” or better, orPlant Biology 10806184 with a grade of “C” or betterST: Clinical 131512330.3 creditsApplies basic surgical theories, principles, and proceduraltechniques in the operating room. Students begin tofunction as team members under the guidance of theinstructor and authorized clinical personnel. Surgicalrotation case requirements are documented.ST: Clinical 231512332. 4 creditsFurther experience in a clinical setting allows the student tocontinue to improve technical skills while accepting moreresponsibilities during surgical procedures. Surgical rotationcase requirements are documented.Prerequisites: ST: Clinical 1 31512330, ST: Fundamentals 2 31512329,and Applied Microbiology 31806311; Corequisite: ST: SurgicalProcedures 31512331ST: Clinical 331512334. 4 creditsEnhances the student’s technical experience and employeeskills. Serves as a transition between student and employee.Applies advanced skills for the entry-level surgicaltechnologist in the clinical setting. Surgical rotation caserequirements are documented.Prerequisite: ST: Clinical 2 31512332; Corequisite: ST: SurgicalProcedures 31512331ST: Fundamentals 131512328. 4 creditsIncludes the basic clinical skills needed by the surgicaltechnologist in the scrub role. Learners develop skills indisinfection, sterilization, identifying basic instrumentation,supplies, drains, catheters, dressings and sponges. Includespractice experience in creating a sterile field, draping,passing instruments and supplies, performing counts, andpreparing supplies.Prerequisites: Admission to Surgical Technologist program315121, Medical Terminology 10501101, and General Anatomy &Physiology 10806177ST: Fundamentals 231512329.2 creditsBuilds upon and reinforces the role of the surgicaltechnologist as a member of the operating room team.Discusses care of the patient before, during, and after surgerywith emphasis on surgical wounds, wound closure materials,and vital signs. Includes lecture and lab experiences.Prerequisites: ST: Introduction to Surgical Technology 31512327 andST: Fundamentals 1 31512328ST: Introduction to Surgical Technology31512327. 4 creditsProvides the foundational knowledge of infection control andasepsis. Legal and ethical issues encountered in the healthcareenvironment are explored. Simulated laboratory practiceenables the learner to develop beginning technical skills.Prerequisites: Admission to Surgical Technologist program315121, Medical Terminology 10501101, and General Anatomy &Physiology 10806177ST: Surgical Procedures31512331. 4 creditsProvides the foundational knowledge of surgical coreand specialty procedures. Examines the pathophysiologydiagnostic interventions, and surgical interventions for avariety of surgical procedures. Incorporates integration ofbasic health sciences and technical knowledge to completea plan of action for a surgical procedure.Prerequisites: ST: Fundamentals 2 31512329, Clinical 1 31512330, andApplied Microbiology 31806311Prerequisites: Introduction to Surgical Technology 31512327,Fundamentals 1 31512328, and CPR certification888.575.6782 Get the latest updates online at mstc.eduPage 5
The Mid-State Technical College Surgical Technologist program is accredited by the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA), under the auspices of: Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs 9355 113th St. N, #7709 Seminole, FL 33775 727.210.2350 www.caahep.org
