SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY

Now Accepting Surgical Technology Applications for Enrollment September 2, 2008

ALICIA WITHERSPOON: alicia.witherspoon@ttcparis.edu

 

Alicia is the Surgical Technology instructor at TTCP.    She received her A.A.S. from Jackson State Community College.  She practiced for 7 years as a Certified Surgical Technologist Level III.  She is an active member of the AST organization.

Alicia has 2 active sons.  Her hobbies include refinishing furniture.

The mission of the Surgical Technology Program is to provide an educational experience designed to
produce Surgical Technologists competent at the entry-level position, and be successfully prepared to
sit for the national certification exam.

 

The Surgical Technology program provides the qualified and motivated applicant with a learning opportunity in an environment that is supportive and responsive to their individual needs.   Learning experiences are designed to help the student correlate theory with practice under the guidance of qualified faculty.

A Surgical Technologist possesses expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic techniques and combines the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures and implementation of tools and technologies to facilitate a physician's performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.

In 2004, the graduating class was recognized as a member of the PAE Elite Twenty Program.  This program recognizes the top 20 Surgical Technology programs in the United States based on outstanding student achievement for Program Assessment Evaluation.  TTCP ranked No. 12.

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Click here to see the Surgical Technology Course Outline and Description.

EXIT LEVELS:

Surgical Technologist 3 trimesters Diploma

      2006/07 COMPLETION RATE     2006/07 PLACEMENT RATE    AVERAGE STARTING PAY  

53.85%

66.67%

$9.50-13.50/hour

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