Surgical Technology Handbook

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. Anna Campbell, Ph.D., CSFA/CST, CRCST
Interim Dean, Nursing and Health Sciences/Surgical Technology Program Chair
(630) 942-2419
campbella86@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
 
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

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

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.arcstsa.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