A high school diploma or GED is required before you can start your surgical technology program. Unlike other medical fields, you do not need a bachelor's degree first. While there are generally no prerequisites for starting this program, classes in biology, chemistry, and health may give you a good foundation for your studies. Accredited programs may either grant a certificate or an associate's degree. Many community colleges and vocational schools offer surgical technology programs. An associate's degree lasts two years while a certificate will only take a few months. While both will work, an associate's degree may qualify you for more jobs. To see if a school is accredited, look it up in the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs' database. Any accredited surgical technology program will offer hands-on experience. For this reason, online programs may not be accredited, as they will not be able to provide this training. Instead of a program at a school, you can get on-the-job training by joining the military. While the training is paid for by the military, you must sign up for service for a certain number of years. To join, contact your local military recruiting center. They will determine if you are eligible and put you in touch with the Medical Education and Training Campus (METC), where your training will begin. The US Air Force offers an apprenticeship in surgical services. This requires 624 hours of training. The US Army will train you as an operating room specialist. This program requires 768 hours of training. The US Navy has a program in surgical technology that requires 1057 hours. In addition to your degree, you may need to be certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or basic life support (BLS). These programs may be offered as part of your education. You can also become certified at local schools, non-profits, community centers, and gyms. CPR certification usually lasts for two years. You will need to renew it after that point. BLS training teaches you how to respond to medical emergencies. BLS training sometimes includes CPR. Certification lasts two years.
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One-sentence summary -- Get a high school diploma or GED. Complete an accredited program in surgical technology. Join a military training program. Earn your CPR and BLS certifications.

Find out from family members, close friends, or members of the community when the memorial service will be held. If the person who died was a pillar in the local community, information about their services may be posted in the local newspaper. Make sure you know when and where the service will be held. Review the directions ahead of time to avoid getting lost and arriving late. Across many cultures and religions, a common way to pay respects is to send flowers. Plus, if you are unable to attend the memorial, sending flowers lets the person's loved ones know that they are in your thoughts. Look online or visit your local florist to choose a nice arrangement. Have them sent to the funeral home so that they are there prior to the memorial. If you are sending flowers from a long distance, it may be helpful to contact florists in the person's area to have them send over your flowers. Local and online florists can guide you on choosing and ordering arrangements that are designed specially for memorials. A donation can be an alternative to flowers. Making a donation in the deceased's name to a cause they cared about is a nice gesture. Check the obituary, as this is sometimes specified there. If you have never attended a funeral, or if you are a bit shaken by the death, it may be a good idea to bring someone with you. A parent, sibling, or friend can accompany you to the memorial and offer comfort if you need it. Another good option is to go with someone who has a similar relationship with the deceased as you. For instance, you might go with another classmate, if a teacher has died. Or, you might attend a friend's parent's funeral with another mutual friend. Be respectful and proper by arriving to the memorial service on time. Aim to arrive at least 15-30 minutes before the service begins. Also, dress appropriately. It used to be common practice to wear black. That's no longer necessary, but you should wear subdued clothing. Do some research before you dress. If the person followed a certain religion, you might look to see if there are general expectations for clothing in that place of worship. Go for solid-colored clothing choices in mute shades like navy, burgundy, or grey as a rule. Avoid bright colors and busy prints or patterns. Also, try to be modestdon't wear anything too revealing, such as low-cut tops or mini skirts. If you are attending a wake or viewing, the attire might be more relaxed or casual. Still, stick to subdued colors. Also, if you are going to a viewing, you can arrive at any time and approach the casket. Just make sure you greet the person's loved ones before viewing the body. It is typical for everyone at the memorial service to pay their respects by viewing the body. This may take place before, during, or after the service. If you want to see the deceased one last time, you may go up when directed and view the body. If you don't want to take part in this practice, remain seated. In some situations, a viewing, or wake, may be held immediately before the memorial or on a separate day. Wakes are usually more intimate but allow you to come and go as you please. The funeral itself, on the other hand, is more anonymous but requires you to be present for the entire service.
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One-sentence summary -- Get the important information. Send flowers. Ask someone to join you for support. Arrive on time and dressed appropriately. View the body, if you want.

Some dinner rolls may already come precut. If this is the case for your rolls, all you have to do is pull them apart in half. "Hawaiian" or sweet rolls would be great for this recipe! Open up the rolls, and place a slice of ham and Swiss on each bottom half. Cover the ham and cheese with the top half of the roll. You may have to cut the cheese and then layer it inside the rolls to ensure that it fits. Don't have Swiss or can't stand the taste? Cheddar, Colby jack, or Monterey jack instead! It is okay if the rolls are touching, but they shouldn't be crammed together either. If you don't have enough room on your baking sheet, set the remaining rolls aside and plan to bake them in a separate batch. If you have not already, melt the butter in the microwave or in a little saucepan on the stove. Pour it into a medium-sized mixing bowl, then add the onion flakes, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and poppy seeds. Stir them together with a fork or whisk until everything is evenly combined. For a more complex flavor, use Dijon mustard instead of yellow mustard. During this time, the mixture will soak into the bread and give it more flavor. You are ready to bake the rolls when the butter starts to set. After 15 minutes, take a peek at the rolls. If the cheese is melted, you are ready for the next step. If the cheese is not melted, bake the rolls for another minute or two. They are ready when the tops turn golden and crispy. They are perfect for parties when you have to serve lots of people.
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Preheat your oven to 350F (175C) and line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil. Cut the dinner rolls in half with a bread knife. Place a slice of ham and Swiss cheese inside each roll. Arrange the rolls on a baking sheet, and set them aside. Combine the rest of the ingredients in a medium-sized mixing bowl. Pour the mixture over the sandwiches, then let them sit for 10 minutes. Cover the rolls loosely with aluminum foil and bake them for 15 minutes. Remove the foil, and bake the rolls for another 3 to 4 minutes. Serve the rolls straight out of the oven while they are still warm.