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Message to the Students…………………………………………………………………..
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Surgical Technology Student Handbook
2024-2025
Table of Contents
General Introduction Pages
Message to the Students…………………………………………………………………..
Mission Statement…………………………………………………………………………
Non-discrimination policy………………………………………………………………
Institutional Accreditation…………………………………………………………………
Programmatic Accreditation………………………………………………………………
Program Faculty……………………………………………………………………………
Program Costs………………………………………………………………………….….
Fall Schedule & Book list …………………………………………………………………
Winter Schedule & Textbook List………………………………………………………..
Program Goals …………………………………………………………………………….
Duties and Characteristics of a Surgical Technologist……………………………………
Personality Attributes…………………………………………………………………
Program-Entry Health/Certification Requirements……………………………………….
Physical Standards for the Program……………………………………………………….
Student Responsibilities and Classroom Conduct……………………………………
Reentry Policy…………………………………………………………………………….
AST Code of Ethics and HIPAA Rules……………………………………………………
Fall Semester Courses……………………………………………………………………
Winter Semester Courses…………………………………………………………………
Clinical Externship………………………………………………………………………
Handbook Acknowledgement ……………………………………………………………
Student Work Policy…………………………………………………………… ……….
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A Message to the Students
Welcome to Delta College - Surgical Technology Program!
This handbook has been assembled to help familiarize you with the policies utilized by this program as well as student services that are available.
The Surgical Technology Program Student Handbook is written for students who have been admitted to the program and is a supplement to the Delta College Student Handbook. There is a common goal of learning that is shared between faculty and students.
Mission Statement
The mission of this program is to provide didactic and clinical instruction that enables individuals to perform as competent entry-level surgical technologists in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains prepared to sit for the national Certifying Examination and to satisfy the employment needs for Delta College’s local and regional communities.
Please remember that you are a very important asset of the program. Your suggestions are welcomed and may be submitted to the Advisory Committee of the program or Program Faculty.
Non-Discrimination Statement
Delta College Surgical Technology Program is non-discriminatory in regard to race, creed, color, sex, age, handicap and national origin.
Institutional Accreditation
Delta College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission
Programmatic Accreditation
The Delta College Surgical Technology Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).
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Disclaimer
Delta College Faculty made every reasonable effort to determine that everything stated in this handbook was accurate at the time it was published. Courses and programs offered, tuition and fees, services, and the academic calendar, together with other matters contained herein, are subject to change without notice by Delta College for reasons related to student enrollment, level of financial support, or for any other reason, at the discretion of the College. Delta College further reserves the right to add, amend, or repeal any of their rules, guidelines, policies and procedures. Although the provisions of this handbook are not to be regarded as a legal contract, students enrolled at Delta College are responsible for all regulations in this handbook as well as additions or changes to regulations as they are posted or printed.
DELTA COLLEGE SURGICAL
TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM Program Faculty:
Ryan Teeple, CST, CSFA Program Coordinator Office: F-202 (989) 686-9505 Ryanteeple@delta.edu
Donovan Traverse, MS, CST, CORST, FAST Full Professor Office: F-201 (989) 686-9018 djtraver@delta.edu
Meg Muno, BBA, CST Adjunct Instructor Office:F-254 (989) 686- 9045 margueritemuno@delta.edu
**Office hours will be announced and posted on office doors each semester, as well as in each syllabus.
NOTE: **Instructors reserve the right to change the schedule and/or assignments of a course, if needed to meet course objectives and accommodate student learning needs.
Program Costs
Keep in mind, the costs listed do not include meals, housing, transportation, or other personal expenses you may have while attending Delta. Tuition and fees are based on contact hour, not credit hour.
2024-2025 Tuition & Fees
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Source: https://www.delta.edu/programs/surgical-technology/st-student-handbook.pdf