The Connecticut Department of Labor estimates that the demand for surgical technicians in the state will grow by more than 17 percent through 2016. A small number of schools in the state offer educational programs designed for entry into the field. Carrying the approval of the Commission for the Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, these schools for surgical technicians also allow graduates to pursue voluntary nationwide certification from organizations like the National Center for Competency Testing.
Eli Whitney Technical High School
Although Eli Whitney Technical High School primarily offers programs for high school students, the Hamden-based school provides some certificate and diploma programs for adults. One such program is the surgical technology course. To enroll, applicants must possess a high school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED) and pass an admissions examination. Among the topics covered in the program are anatomy, microbiology, asepsis, instrumentation, patient care and pharmacology. Students in the program participate in laboratory courses and clinical internships in local hospitals in addition to classroom lectures. The program is completable in as little as one year. The college participates in federal grant, veteran's benefits and senior citizens tuition discounts,but federal loans are not available to its students.
Eli Whitney Technical High School
71 Jones Road
Hamden, CT 06514
203-397-4031, extension 386
cttech.org/whitney/
Manchester Community College
Founded in 1963, Manchester Community College is a public, two-year school with fewer than 6,000 students. The college offers an Associate of Science degree program in surgical technology that lasts for approximately 21 months with full-time study. Admission to the program is competitive and students must have previous college-level course work experience in biology and algebra to receive consideration for entry. Once admitted, students take courses in anatomy, English, medical terminology, psychology, chemistry, computer science, microbiology, pathology and pharmacology and public speaking. The curriculum includes three clinical rotations at Connecticut hospitals, such as the Connecticut Children's Medical Center and Hartford Hospital. Eligible students can benefit from federal and state loan and grant, veteran's benefits, institutional scholarship and work-study opportunities. Job placement assistance is available for all students.
Manchester Community College
Great Path
Manchester, CT 06045
860-512-3000
mcc.commnet.edu
A. I. Prince Technical High School
A vocational high school in Hartford, A. I. Prince Technical High School offers a full-time surgical technology diploma program for individuals with a high school diploma or GED. Applicants must also pass a physical examination, criminal background check and an admissions test and participate in an interview with faculty to gain admission. The program covers anatomy, surgical techniques, microbiology, pharmacology and biomedical sciences. The program culminates in a six-month internship at a Connecticut hospital. The curriculum takes 10 months to complete. Financial aid options include federal grants and benefit programs for seniors and veterans. Federal student loans are not available to students at A. I. Prince Technical High School.
A. I. Prince Technical High School
401 Flatbush Ave.
Hartford, CT 06106
860-951-7112
cttech.org/prince
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