Surgical technologists assist doctors in the operating room.
Surgical technologists, sometimes referred to as surgical techs, prepare patients for surgery and assist doctors in the operating room. Surgical technologists can be responsible for taking vital signs, recording medical histories and passing the necessary instruments to the operating doctor during a procedure. People interested in working in the field need to be knowledgeable about medical terminology and the basics of the human body. Missouri has several schools that offer training for surgical technologists.
Sanford-Brown College
Sanford-Brown College offers medically related training at campuses across the United States. The college's St. Peters campus awards a certificate in surgical technology based on classroom lectures, laboratory work and a clinical externship. The program's curriculum includes courses on medical terminology, surgical pharmacology and surgical instrumentation. Students will also learn to think critically under pressure and manage patient cases.
Sanford-Brown College
100 Richmond Center Blvd.
St. Peters, MO 63376
636-696-2300
sanfordbrown.edu
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Technical University awards undergraduate degrees through a number of physical campuses and online distance education. The school's North Kansas City location has an associate's degree program in surgical technology that prepares students for work as surgical technologists and medical equipment sales representatives, among other health-related careers. Students must complete classroom curriculum and hands-on clinical rotations. The clinical portion of the program includes more than 500 hours in local hospital operating rooms.
Colorado Technical University
520 E. 19th Ave.
North Kansas City, MO 64116
816-303-7799
coloradotech.edu
Brown Mackie College
Brown Mackie College has seven health-related degree programs at its St. Louis location, including an associate's degree in surgical technology. Students will learn about the structure and functions of the human body as well as specialty surgical procedures. Other topics of instruction include taking vital signs, using instruments and recording medical histories. Student services afforded to all Brown Mackie College students include academic advising, private tutoring and career placement services.
Brown Mackie College
#2 Soccer Park Road
St. Louis, MO 63026
636-651-3290
brownmackie.edu
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