Curriculum

CAAHEP Accredited Program

The DHCI Surgical Technologist Training Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). Graduates of our program are eligible to sit for the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) exam to become Certified Surgical Technologists (CST).

In collaboration with Colby Sawyer College, the program is designed to prepare you for career opportunities in the surgical field.  It includes Allied Health Science education, which complements the comprehensive skills-based specialty training. Classroom theory and laboratory hands-on training, supplemented by clinical experiences, make up the curriculum.

• Didactic: 695 hours of foundational coursework
• Lab skills: 200+ hours of practical application of didactic information
• Clinical: 600+ hours of real-life demonstration of acquired skills in a professional operating room setting

Upon successful completion of this program, you will:

• Exhibit practical proficiency in the surgical arena
• Be knowledgeable in Anatomy and Pathology related to each body system that prompts surgical intervention
• Be proficient in the surgical steps of all surgical specialties
• Develop effective communication and decision-making skills in a high-stress environment
• Master skills in aseptic technique for successful patient safety outcomes
• Analyze the departure from classroom theory to on-the-job training in the operating room
• Integrate knowledge of personal and medical ethics into the surgical arena
• Develop a familiarity with commonly used surgical instruments
• Earn college credit through Colby Sawyer College

The mission of the ARC/STSA is to provide accreditation services to our communities of interest that validate excellence of education programs in order to advance the professions and ensure quality patient care