SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM - Information Packet 2021-2022
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SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM
Information Packet
2021-2022
The Surgical Technology Program at Franciscan Health accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied
Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org). CAAHEP 25400 US Highway 19 North Suite 158 Clearwater, FL
33763 P:727-210-2350, mail@caahep.orgSurgical Technology Program
Thank you for your interest in the Franciscan Health Surgical Technology program. We are pleased that
you are exploring Surgical Technology as a profession or career pathway. The Franciscan Health Surgical
Technology program is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions within the surgical suites.
Successful students will demonstrate the ability to meet competency in both didactic and clinical
practices and exhibit professional values and behaviors that are consistent with the requirements of
Franciscan Health as well as Surgical Technology educational standards.
The Surgical Technology profession is a demanding discipline and the course of study is both
challenging and rewarding. The Franciscan Health Surgical Technology program is an accelerated 11-
month course that requires students to stay focused to achieve success. Over the course of three terms,
students will complete general allied health education requirements, core courses, and participate in
hands on clinical experience. We urge you to recognize the dedication and commitment that is
essential to be successful in the program as you review the application packet.
Prospective students seeking to enter this program are advised that admission is competitive. Space is
limited; therefore, eligibility does not guarantee admission to the program. Detailed admission
requirements are found within this packet. Any applicant who does not meet the stated criteria will not
be admitted into the Surgical Technology program. All applications and supporting documentation
must be submitted on or before May 28, 2021. Applications received after this date will not be
accepted and you will be required to re-apply for the next cohort. Incomplete applications will not be
considered for approval. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be contacted to
schedule an interview for further consideration.
It is strongly suggested that each candidate review the application in its entirety prior to beginning the
application process. Your attention to detail will assist you in successfully completing the application
process. If you have questions regarding the Franciscan Health Surgical Technology Program or the
application process, please direct those to EducationIndy@franciscanalliance.org
2Introduction
Mission and Values
A trusted leader in providing faith-based, integrated healthcare, Franciscan Health brings together the
latest technology, innovative procedures, and highly skilled and compassionate employees to serve our
patients in Indiana, Illinois, and Michigan. With a mission of “Continuing Christ’s Ministry in our
Franciscan Tradition,” our award-winning accredited hospitals and health facilities serve everyone with
respect and compassion in a welcoming and healing environment.
Guided by the Franciscan Values—Respect for Life, Fidelity to our Mission, Compassionate Concern,
Joyful Service, and Christian Stewardship—the Franciscan Education Surgical Technology Program allows
students to develop the knowledge, skills, and professionalism necessary to serve those in need.
Through high academic standards, the program has been designed to provide students with the
proficiency necessary to sit for a national certification examination.
While in this program, students are expected to commit themselves to success by adequately preparing
for each class session, enthusiastically participating in all learning activities, and approaching faculty or
staff members concerning extra help or problems encountered in the program. In return, the student
can expect that the program faculty will commit to listen to the student’s needs as a learner, develop
quality educational programs and classroom presentations, and meet the student’s effort with our own
determination to assist them in becoming successful.
3What Surgical Technologist Do
A surgical technologist is a crucial part of the operating room team. Surgical technologists, with the
guidance of surgeon and team, assist in a wide variety of procedures from minor to very complex
surgeries with an in-depth knowledge of surgical specialties and a surgical conscience.
Before an operation, duties include but are not limited to:
• prepare the operating room with surgical instruments and equipment
• assemble and check nonsterile equipment to ensure that it is works properly
• transport patients to the operating room
• position patients on the operating table
• set up sterile surgical tables for operation
• assist the surgical team with donning sterile gown and gloves
During surgery duties include but are not limited to:
• pass instruments and sterile supplies to surgical team
• hold retractors, cut sutures
• count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments
• prepare specimens intraoperatively for pathology
• anticipate surgical team needs
• apply dressings
After an operation, duties include but are not limited to:
• assist surgical team with patient post anesthesia
• throw away soiled surgical drapes, gowns and gloves
• transfer patients to the recovery area
• take specimens to pathology
• clean and restock the operating room
• prepare for the next case
A career in surgical technology is fast-paced, challenging and exciting!
4Surgical Technology Program
Calendar 2021 - 2022
Applications Due May 28th, 2021
Notification of acceptance July 5th, 2021
Orientation August 27th, 2021
Gen Ed / Level 1 Classes Begin August 30th, 2021
Labor Day—NO CLASS September 6th, 2021
Thanksgiving Break—NO CLASSES November 22nd -26th, 2021
Gen Ed / Level 1 Classes End December 17th, 2021
Winter Break—NO CLASSES December 20th —December 31st, 2022
Level 2 Classes Begin January 3rd, 2022
Level 2 Classes End April 15th, 2022
Spring Break—NO CLASSES April 18th —April 22nd, 2022
Level 3 Classes Begin April 25th, 2022
Memorial Day—NO CLASS May 30th, 2022
Independence Day Observed--NO CLASS July 4th, 2022
Level 3 Classes End August 8th, 2022
5Surgical Technology Program
Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission into the Franciscan Education Surgical Technology program, applicants
must meet the following criteria:
• Must be at least 18 years of age on or before January 1 of the program year.
• Must hold a state-recognized high school diploma, GED, or HSE.
o A certificate of attendance, certificate of completion, unrecognized certificate of
homeschooling, or any other award issued in lieu of a diploma is ineligible for admission.
o Applicants should be able to provide proof of graduation in the form of high school
transcripts or a copy of the GED/HSE.
• Must be able to perform all essential tasks and clinical standards associated with the
profession of Surgical Technology.
o Details regarding the clinical standards are included with this application packet.
o Applicants should be able to self-certify the ability to safely perform to these standards.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write English fluently as all courses are taught in English.
o Interpreter services are not available and should not be considered when assessing
whether the applicant can meet this criterion.
• Must submit to and provide the following documentation (if admitted to the program):
o Criminal background check
▪ A positive background check, including prior felony charges or convictions,
serious misdemeanor convictions, drug-related charges, or registered sex
offender status will be cause for denial of admission to the program.
o Drug screening
▪ Drug screening that reveals the use of any illicit substance, including
prescription medications that the applicant does not have a valid order for, will
be cause for denial of admission to the program.
o Health records
▪ Required immunizations (Hepatitis B, MMR, Varicella, Tdap)
▪ Current influenza vaccination
▪ Current TB test
• Must have the resources and ability to access email.
• Additional requirements for current Franciscan Health employees:
o No disciplinary or attendance issues documented in employee file within the last 12
months.
6Surgical Technology Program
Additional Information
Tuition and Fees
Tuition: Tuition for the Surgical Technology program is $6,000, which includes all tuition, books for the
program, lab supplies, and supplementary materials, as well as the examination fee for the student’s
first attempt at a national certification exam and a membership to ASTSA (Association of Surgical
Technology Student Association). Students attending a Franciscan Health Education program do not
qualify for federal or state financial aid programs. Tuition payment plans are available.
Book Rental: Students will be provided with a complete book list upon acceptance to the program.
Rental and book information will be sent to applicants once accepted into the program. Book rental is
included in the tuition.
Uniforms: Students will be responsible to purchase, at a minimum, two sets of Cherokee Workwear
Light Grey. Students may also purchase a scrub jacket of the same color. Students may purchase
uniform items from the vendor of their choice.
Uniform Policy and Professional Appearance Standards
Professional appearance is an expectation in the health care field and is as important as the
development of professional skills. Out of respect for patients and professional colleagues, adherence
to the following dress and personal appearance policy is required.
Students have chosen to enter a helping profession. Surgical Technologists work in service to others; it
is not a profession of individualization. The following Professional Appearance and Uniform Standards
will apply to all students in the Franciscan Health Education Surgical Technology program:
1. Only approved uniform scrubs are to be worn. Scrubs should always be clean, wrinkle free,
and neat in appearance.
2. Be size wise. Scrubs should not be too tight nor too loose. Scrubs should be of an appropriate
length-hems should not hang below the heel of the shoe or drag on the floor.
3. A matching lab jacket is optional.
4. A plain black or plain white shirt may be worn under the scrub top for warmth or modesty.
Long sleeves must be kept clean and in good repair.
5. A Franciscan Health issued photo ID is to be worn on the upper body at all times, including the
student identification badge buddy when appropriate. ID badges may not be worn on the
waist or pockets of clothing below the waist.
6. Shoe style is not standardized, however no holes in shoes are permitted. Crocs, dress shoes,
and canvas or mesh athletic shoes are not acceptable in the lab setting. Socks should be worn
with all shoes. Appropriate undergarments should be worn and should not be visible through
the uniform.
77. Fingernails are to be trimmed to no more than sport length, neatly filed, and free of wraps or
appliques. Artificial nails of any type, including gels, are prohibited.
8. Students are required to maintain strict personal hygiene standards at all times, including oral
and body care.
9. Make-up, if used, should be used in moderation. Perfumes, colognes, body sprays, or heavily
scented lotions should not be worn in the clinical setting as they could be offensive to patients
with medical conditions or allergies. Fragrance-free is the healthcare standard.
10. Jewelry should be limited to small, simple items that do not pose a patient safety or infection
control hazard. Rings should be limited to one finger on each hand and earrings should be
limited to two small piercings per ear.
11. Visible tattoos and other body art are not permissible and must be covered at all times. If
covering a tattoo interferes with infection control measures such as handwashing, the student
may have difficulty securing a clinical site. Visible facial piercings are not considered
professional attire and are not permissible. Ear gauging is not permitted.
12. Chewing gum is prohibited in laboratory, clinical sites and patient care areas.
Students not in compliance with this policy will be dismissed from the classroom or practicum site for
the day and will receive the appropriate attendance penalty. An inability to comply with the
Professional Appearance Standards, including the Uniform Policy, may result in the student being
terminated from the Surgical Technology program.
11Curriculum
A complete listing of course descriptions and pre/co-requisites are in the Student Handbook as well as on
each course syllabus. All didactic and laboratory courses are held at the Franciscan Health Education
Center. Students will be assigned to a clinical site during Trimester 2 and 3. Classes at the Education
Center begin at 7:00 am Monday-Friday.
Level 1:
• Medical Terminology 60 hours
• Medical Law and Ethics 60 hours
• Anatomy and Physiology 75 hours
• Intro to Surgical Technology 60 hours
• Perioperative Patient Care 60 hours
• Intro to Surgical Lab 60 hours
• Surgical Instruments 30 hours
Level 2:
• Surgical Techniques 45.5 hours
• Surgical Techniques Lab 70 hours
• Surgical Practicum and Lab I 144 hours
• Clinical Experience I 288 hours
Level 3:
• Surgery Practicum and Lab II 40 hours
• Clinical Experience II 344 hours
Total clock hours: 1,318.5
The Surgical Technology program is designed to be delivered in an uninterrupted academic calendar.
Students are required to enroll in every course during the trimester; individual course withdrawals are
not permitted. Students may not take unscheduled breaks or leaves from the program.
Prospective students are encouraged to submit any applicable college transcripts with their application
packet, possible credit maybe given for college classes on an individual basis and decided by program
manager. Applicants with prior related college experience will receive preferential ranking during the
admissions process.
All courses are delivered in a traditional on-ground format. However, Franciscan Health Education
reserves the right to move appropriate content to an on-line format if deemed necessary due to
unforeseen circumstances. For this reason, applicants are required to have the resources (home
computer, laptop, or tablet) and internet access available to accommodate this need.
The goal of the Franciscan Surgical Technology program is to prepare competent entry-level Surgical
Technologists in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning
domains in order to meet the local workforce demand.
In order to meet the program goals, students will be competent in the following domains:
11Cognitive Domain:
Students will be provided with knowledge in basic science, understanding of aseptic technique and
dexterity of surgical skills and professionally developed surgical conscience as required to meet
minimum competency by the Association of Surgical Technologist Core Curriculum for Surgical
Technology, Sixth Edition.
Objectives:
1. Apply knowledge of anatomy, physiology, microbiology and pharmacology to the
perioperative patient as it relates to the Mission and Values of Franciscan Health and the
role of the surgical technologist.
2. Communicate clearly and effectively with patients, families and staff using proper medical
terminology.
3. Maintain an 80% or higher in all surgical technology courses, anatomy and physiology,
medical terminology and microbiology courses.
4. Successfully complete all didactic program specific requirements as specified in the
Association of Surgical Technologists Core Curriculum for Surgical Technology, Sixth
Edition for an entry level surgical technologist.
5. Evaluate oneself and classmates by identifying strengths and areas of growth using
the standards of the profession.
6. Discuss the importance of continued education, personal growth and professional
development and sharing those with others.
7. Apply for, sit and pass the National Certifications examination when eligible.
Psychomotor Domain:
The mission and values of our program are to educate professional techniques that will promote the
practice of clinical and laboratory skills necessary to work independently.
Objectives:
1. Apply the learned scientific principles of aseptic technique.
2. Establish practices in critical thinking and problem solving that indicate the
development of surgical conscience.
3. Demonstrate safe practice methods involving, but not limited to, pre-op, intra-op and
post-op preparation of the environments, patient positioning, case knowledge and
emergency surgical procedures.
4. Demonstrate the proper sterilization technique of supplies and equipment used in the
surgical suite.
5. Demonstrate the observation, second scrub and first scrub roles in the clinical setting as
required by the Association of Surgical Technologists Core Curriculum for Surgical
Technology, Sixth Edition.
6. Attain a 90% average in all laboratory practicum courses.
7. Successfully perform all program specific competencies as specified in Association of Surgical
Technologists Core Curriculum for Surgical Technology, Sixth.
11Affective Domain:
The program will develop surgical technologists who strive to practice to the highest standards of the
profession, and who focus on patient safety providing excellent quality of care.
1. Exhibits professionalism, dependability and integrity in all aspects of the profession with
knowledge that has been learned within the program.
2. Displays an attitude of empathy and respect for patients, co-workers and facility staff.
3. Values the professional standards and code of ethics of the Association of Surgical
Technologists.
4. Demonstrates ethical, legal moral, and cultural awareness as it relates to
the professionalism of the surgical technologists.
5. Initiates critical thinking in all aspects of the job, especially within direct patient care.
6. Appreciates the need for continuing education and lifelong learning in the field of Surgical
Technology.
Duration
The Franciscan Surgical Technology program is 11 months in length (1,318.5 contact hours), divided
into trimesters.
• The first trimester (General Courses and the Core Curriculum), is 16 weeks long (September –
December), with at least a one two-week break at its end.
• The second and third trimesters (Level I and Level II courses) are each 15 weeks long.
Level I runs January – April and Level II runs April – August. These comprise your
professional level courses.
Clinical rotations are scheduled during the day Monday through Friday at Franciscan Health
Hospital in Indianapolis, Franciscan Health Hospital in Mooresville and the Franciscan Surgery
Center in Indianapolis. Typical classroom hours are 0700 to 1530 and clinical hours vary between
0530 to 1730. The scheduled course hours fill a typical workday, but your training goes far beyond
that. You must be committed not only to consistent attendance during courses and clinical
rotations, but also to devoting a significant amount of evening and weekend time for studying,
doing homework, and completing projects and assignments.
Before you can progress to Level I courses, you must:
• complete and pass all Gen Ed courses with a final grade of 80% or higher
Before you can progress to Level II courses, you must:
• complete and pass all Level I courses with a final grade of 80% or higher
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