Surgical Technology & Sterile Processing

LCC is an open enrollment college serving all those who are excited to learn. Applicants seeking financial aid must possess a high school diploma or GED.

LCC is an open enrollment college serving all those who are excited to learn. Applicants seeking financial aid must possess a high school diploma or GED.

Admission into this program is on a competitive basis and does have program-specific entrance requirements. For a list of admission requirements and the application process, check out the Advising Guide.

• Outcome #1: Student will employ affective domain skills (promptness, attendance, courtesies, teamwork, exemplary work ethic) as they relate to all aspects of evolving into a highly valued co-worker in the surgery department.
• Outcome #2: Student will advocate for the patient by maintaining patient confidentiality and promoting patient safety before, during and immediately after the surgical procedure.
• Outcome #3: Student will prioritize and coordinate all aspects of each surgical procedure using critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Outcome #4: Student will recognize safety hazards to self and others within the operating room and will use standard established techniques to handle and pass surgical equipment to avoid injuries.
• Outcome #5: Student will demonstrate clear communication skills with entire surgical team regarding all aspects of the procedure and interact professionally within the operating room environment.
• Outcome #6: Student will utilize principles of surgical asepsis and sterile techniques to set up and open instrument packs and other materials required for the procedure without contamination.
• Outcome #7: Student will use knowledge to set-up and prepare the mayo stand, back table, and instrumentation order as required.
• Outcome #8: Student will anticipate and pass instrumentation and equipment in the standard sequence and order required by the surgical procedure and surgeon.
• Outcome #9: Graduate will demonstrate knowledge and skills to meet or exceed the National Board Exam pass rate administered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).

General education requirements may differ from one institution to another. Contact your preferred institutions and plan their general education requirements accordingly with an LCC advisor.