Embarking on a journey in the field of surgical technology is an exciting and rewarding endeavor. As a vital member of the operating room team, surgical technologists are instrumental in ensuring the success of surgical procedures and the well-being of patients. This online handbook serves as a guide to help you learn what to expect throughout the Surgical Technology program at College of DuPage.
Vision
Our surgical technologists will deliver compassionate, patient-centered care while functioning as sterile technique experts in the operating room.
Mission
The primary purpose of the Surgical Technology program is to prepare competent entry-level surgical technologists in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains. The graduate will demonstrate competency to meet national certification requirements, provide skills that meet the standard in patient care, and function as an essential member of the health care and operating room team with knowledge and skilled competence.
Program Outcomes
Surgical Technology Program graduates will:
- Correlate the knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, and microbiology to their role as a Surgical Technologist.
- Demonstrate a safe and professional level of practice and knowledge in their role as a Surgical Technologist.
- Acquire an understanding of the ethical, legal, moral, and medical values related to the patient and the surgical team during the perioperative experience.
- Correlate the elements, action, and use of medications and anesthetic agents used during the perioperative experience.
- Implement safe practice techniques in regards to perioperative routines, patient transportation, positioning, and emergency procedures.
- Integrate principles of surgical asepsis as part of the perioperative experience.
Accurately apply knowledge and skills of a professional Surgical Technologist to address the biopsychosocial needs of the surgical patient. - Perform proficiently and competently as an entry-level surgical technologist in the cognitive, psychomotor, and affective learning domains.
- Value the professional attributes of the Surgical Technologist.
Teaching Philosophy
While this career can be more exciting than most, there is no question the road there can be quite difficult. Please know that your instructors are always here for you. Our goal is to see each and every one of you complete this program with skill and confidence. Always feel free to reach out with any questions, here’s to a great semester!
Perioperative Administration
Dr. Jared Deane, Ph.D.
Dean of Nursing and Health Sciences
(630) 942-3238
deanej@cod.edu
Colleen Gonzalez
Program Specialist
(630) 942-2994
prolac@cod.edu
Perioperative Program Chairs
Jenny Cerpa, BS, LPN,CST, CRCST
Central Sterile Processing & Distribution Program Chair
(630) 942-2544
moorej2352@cod.edu
Dr. Anna Campbell, Ph.D., CSFA/CST, CRCST
Surgical Technology Program Chair
(630) 942-2419
campbella86@cod.edu
Ranzie Wilson, MS, CST/CSFA
Certified Surgical First Assistant Program Chair
(630)942-2516
franadae@cod.edu
Anna Marzullo, CST
Surgical Technology Clinical Chair
(630) 400-4317
marzulloa@cod.edu
Faculty
Below are lecture, lab and clinical instructors.
SURGT Lecture Instructor
Jayne Kaspar, CST
kasparj111@cod.edu
Being a CST graduate from COD myself, I am passionate about carrying on what I’ve learned in the OR and instilling skill and professionalism into current and future students.
Jayne Kaspar, CST
Lab and Clinical Instructors
Kathy Cabai, EdD, RN, CST/CSFA
cabaik@cod.edu
Candice Johnson, BSN, CST
johnsonc58785@cod.edu
Anna Bucur, CST
bucura12@cod.edu
Korry Granger, CST
grangerk@cod.edu
Nicolle King, CST
cekaln@cod.edu
Mike Lopez, CST/CSFA
lopezm198@cod.edu
I enjoy seeing students make the connections they have learned in lab and apply it in the clinical setting. Being a clinical instructor allows me to bridge the connections and highlight opportunities for the students to grow in their profession
Mike Lopez, CST/CSFA
Accreditation and Professional Organizations
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
1361 Park Street
Clearwater, FL 33756
(727) 210-2350
www.caahep.org
Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting
(ARC/STSA)
6 W. Dry Creek Circle, Suite #110 Littleton, CO 80120
(303) 741-3655
www.arcst.org
National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)
6 West Dry Creek Circle, Suite 100
Littleton, CO 80120
(800)707-0057
www.nbstsa.org
Association of Surgical Technologist (AST)
6 W. Dry Creek Circle
Littleton, CO 80120
(303) 693-9130
www.ast.org
Program Contact Information
Please visit the Program Contacts page for detailed information.