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Provider Information

Name:

Indiana Wesleyan University

Provider Location Address:

8415 Georgia Street
Merrillville, IN 46410

Provider Location Status:

Staff Approved

URL:

http://www.indwes.edu

Summary

Description Description

Qualifications of Instructors:

Bachelor's Degree in Biological Science MS in Healthcare Administration Doctor of Pharacy Industry certifications CMA CPC CPCT/A CET CPT CHUC CPhT RPhT CCS

Program Description:

The ST-3000 Surgical Technologist program provides students with a wide assortment of immersive and virtuallearning experiences that allow for demonstration of key clinical skills. Surgical procedures are demonstratedusing virtual tools or live-recorded video and are simulated, allowing the student to immerse themselves into avirtual experience that is engaging, safe, and repeatable. The role of a Surgical Technologist is to prepare operating rooms, arrange equipment, prepare patients, and assistdoctors during surgeries. They may interact with patients prior to (pre), during (intra), and after (post) surgicalprocedures. The role of the Surgical Technologist is incredibly important because they ensure a sterile andorganized environment. This program prepares students to become Tech in Surgery Certified (TS-C) by the National Center for CompetenceTesting (NCCT). Program objectives include explaining the role of the Surgical Technologist as a member of thesurgical team, distinguishing preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative duties, discussing workplace safety,infection control, hand washing, and use of personal protective equipment, and demonstrating instrumentidentification and passing skills while assisting with surgical procedures.

Industry Collaboration:

Classification of Instructional Programs:

51.0909 Surgical Technology/Technologist A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians and surgical nurses, to maintain, monitor, and enforce the sterile field and adherence to aseptic technique by preoperative, surgical team, and postoperative personnel. Includes instruction in instrument and equipment sterilization and handling, surgical supplies management, wound exposure and closure, surgical computer and robot operation and monitoring, maintenance of hemostasis, and patient and team scrubbing.

Program Prerequisite:

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Prerequisites Description:

Web browser with internet connection Course registration & paymentProgram applicants must meet ONE of the following requirements: Associate’s degree, or higher Enrolled in college/university-level degree program related to medical field Hold current certification in Sterile Processing, or related field. Min. two (2) yrs related experience: Surgical technology experience not required, but must be w/in clinical/medical/healthcare environment. Direct patient care experience required. Employer Sponsorship: Sponsorship Acknowledgement form signed by prospective employer agreeing to host graduate for post-program surgical cases (scrubs) as full-time/part-time employee, extern, or apprentice – required to attain TS-C certification.

Application Deadlines:

The program runs year-round so there are no enrollment deadlines.

Refund Policy:

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Admissions Admissions

% Offered Online: 100
Program Activities:
- % Instructor-Led: 0
- % Lab/Field Work: 25
- % Self-Study: 75
Times Offered: Online
Length of Training: 18 week(s)
Number of Credits: 288 instructional hour(s)
Percent Admitted: 85%

Offered to General Public:

Yes

Career Counseling:

Yes

Job Placement Offered:

Placement Assistance Available:

Part-time Enrollment:

Yes

Financial Information Financial Information

Tuition:

$4,000.00

Admission Fees:

$0.00

Books:

$0.00

Supplies:

$0.00

Tools:

$0.00

Labs:

$0.00

Miscellaneous:

$0.00

Average Cost Per Credit Hour/Class:

$13.89

Total Cost of Program:

4,000.00

Accredited short-term certificate (< Associate degree):
- $0.00
- Included in the tuition:
- No

Financial Aid Financial Aid

Financial Aid:

G. I. Bill

Provider Offers Financial Aid:
Yes

Please Explain:

The program offers a payment plan for studnents who do not qualify for other funding.

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Apprenticeship

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Method of Instruction

Number of weeks of program (Length of Instruction Only)

Is instruction provided by a provider other than the apprenticeship sponsor?
No

Supporting Files

Supporting Documents

DOL-RAP Documentation

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State Certified Earn & Learn Certification

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Certified Pre-Apprenticeship Documentation

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