The Advisory Board also has a medical director. The Surgical Technologist Program is a full-time program comprised of lecture, skills lab, and clinical experience. Students take courses in anatomy, pharmacology, ethics, and medical terminology. They study the care and safety of patients during surgery. They also study surgery procedures and how to sterilize equipment.
Students learn to prevent and control infection.
They also learn how to handle drugs, supplies, and equipment. Surgical Technologist courses are taught only during daytime hours due to surgical schedules. Each course involves 28-35 hours of class and clinical experience every week. A student will need to plan 2-3 hours of studying and preparation time for each hour of class and clinical experience. The demands of surgical technologist courses suggest that students may not be able to work full time while enrolled in these courses.