ST 255 - Certified Surgical Technologist Preparation

This course will provide the surgical technology student with the needed preparation to complete the certification exam process. It reinforces academic knowledge, professional accountability, independent decision-making, and the critical nature of self- assessment. The students will demonstrate knowledge through completion of assessments in multiple categories (anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, etc.) that align with the national certification examination for surgical technologists (CST). Semester Credit Hours: 2.00 Contact Hours: 30/0/0/30 Prerequisite(s): ST 235 Clinical Practicum II. Corequisite: None.