Surgical Tech School pT2

[@joneenurse9616]

Finally I got the answer of the difference between a certificate and an associate program . Thank you

[@elmoreglidingclub3030]

I taught surg tech at a private college for a while. They did a good job, overall, but students graduated with a ton of debt. Those places sought out warm bodies who could qualify for loans or some sort of financial aid. That is their gravy. I’d strongly suggest seeking out a program sponsored/offered by a hospital. You might not find one but if you do you’ll likely get paid while learning. That’s how I learned and it was three months of classes and then OJT in the OR. I quickly progressed to open heart surgery and vastly increased responsibilities. Good luck to all-it’s a great career!!

[@FuturePsychNurse]

I started my program at the local college in my city last week. Total cost came to $800.00 but I live in Canada and school is a LOT cheaper here than the US for most programs.

[@knightlykin1499]

I also recommend for people being full time workers and students, to look into medical transcription work or other stay at home jobs. Keeps you employed, saves gas, saves time traveling to and from work etc. Even being a home health aide can allow you to choose your own work schedules. It's hard, but it's very possible.

[@BeautifulDisaster2121]

My son just changed from 12 months to 24 months and I’m grateful. More training and not as fast paced to learn everything.

[@giovannidiaz5557]

Hey can you do a video on studying the tools and type of surgery’s and what helped you ?

[@carasmussen27]

Time Management is so important in education. When it is difficult with a lot of memorizing that and good study habits are very very important

[@DebbieKaradeema]

I have been a certified sterile processing technician for 43 years. Going to make the dive into surgical tech. If I feel confident in it I hope to go through surgery tech 1st assistant.

[@beckyg927]

Thank u for posting this. I work at a hospital and they offer the Surgical Tech program. If all goes as planned, I will be starting in May, and will have my certificate in 6 months. At the moment, I am working as a Sterile Processing Tech, so I have a great knowledge of the instrumentation and how sets are put together. I feel this will give me a little advantage. I apreciate the info b/c I wondered if I should go for associate degree, but I am one who needs the money sooner than later. 😁

[@SurgicalTechTips]

Felt the same way at the time I went to school.

[@dpaper7962]

I am a Certified Registered Central Sterile Technician myself and I love the advantage we have on knowing our instrument! I'll be going for my associate's degree in Surgical Tech then off to a Surgical First Assistant 5-10 years later.

[@stephanielake7439]

This is a great video. Early on you mentioned the curriculum possibly changing to associate degree only. That’s exactly what’s happening at my school. My class is the last one accepting diploma students. Beginning January 2019 the program will be AAS only. In my case it was suggested I go the diploma path because I already have an associate of applied technology in research lab technology. Just like the students you interviewed, I had to jump through some hoops too. I entered school as an allied health student and applied to the program. All medical field program students at my school have to sit for the ATI TEAS. Prerequisites vary slightly between the 2 levels but the Surgical Tech specific classes are exactly the same

[@jhonfamo8412]

It is racketeering. The idea that some how the range of choice in the future is tied into taking on obscene debt is crazy. Its a club, the club wants you in debt, your debt ties you to select employers = DIMINSHING choices you have. There can be upside but not freedom. You are tied in for years, in unforgivable debt, while both political parties save banks with wealthy depositors. Hmm. Education is good, but it will not make one person ' better or more capable ' than the other. I know a PA in her early 30s with 180k in debt from living costs and school.. what 'choices in future' ?? Limited. I have another buddy who is a lab tech, who had to go on to get a bachelors just to do the IDENTICAL JOB. My god..how many top managers of top companies, public companies, that DO NOT have an MBA.. Loads and loads. A person should not have to go into crazy debt, hazing by finance, to get a job, they can learn on site. It is un-American . I think outside of a handful of very specific jobs, apprenticeship is the best.

[@alexandrasteiert1029]

He was in our intro to surgical tech class helping out at CSN past summer!

[@arm4238]

that transition at 4:10 was actually amazing

[@clairestilwill5284]

Aram Mouradian I know I thought that was cool too. If you see his other videos, he really puts a a lot of time and effort into making them. He constantly has to move the camera to get other angles which is really cool that he takes the time to do that.

[@ms.r3367]

But there are some schools that only offer it as a diploma. The technical college I went to only offers it as a diploma not a degree

[@jjwaters4037]

We had it at our community college it was just a 3 semester certificate

[@derekkjorvestad2310]

Most likely starting surgical tech school in August

[@crystaltroxell4796]

Derek Kjorvestad....... me too, august 8th just have to pass the TEAS V

[@rickycolbert]

how is it goingggg

[@ms_crysmarquez9143]

ARE you here in vegas?! thats awesome...i plan on going to school as a surgical tech! keep up the awesome videos theyre very helpful!

[@ReclusiveMountainMan]

14:00 That's why she is really getting into this field. She loves it! LOL

[@ashleyislas5865]

I'd like to know what tips can you give us on learning the medications used. I am doing flash cards but I'm not sure if there is a different more effective route. Thank you.

[@SurgicalTechTips]

+Ashley Padilla you're doing it! Memorization is the key in most things related to the field.

[@adamabaldeh3688]

Great video thanks

[@alexandrasteiert1029]

Chris, I will be applying next yr!

[@dpaper7962]

I hate how hospitals and facilities don't pay people extra money for having extra certifications and schooling underneath their belt smh. However, I myself always ask for extra pay and actually receive an extra dollor or two per hour than the person sitting right next to me because I tenn to always go an extra mile for an extra certification and schooling than the person next to me so i believe I deserve more pay than them! Yeszir

[@zuezsz]

Where do you live? Because it also depends which country or state u live in

[@dpaper7962]

@@zuezsz I live in the DMV area.

[@zuezsz]

@@dpaper7962 oh idk how much they pay there but here in cali its 20-30 dollars or more

[@dpaper7962]

@@zuezsz yeah same like always it just depends. U just have to know what you are worth

[@HeyThereMissCastillo]

Love your videos 😊

[@robber9612]

To get into my school surgical tech. I have to do Anatomy, micro, med term,eng 1, chem, pysh. Anyone else had to take that many classes for their thing?

[@brittneygonzales3808]

I just got accepted into the program. We have to take those also for the degree route. For just certificate, they ask for: Intro to Anatomy and Med Term. I still need Micro.

[@tenzinzenden6156]

Other than chemistry everything we had to take general bio 1, A&P 1,A&P 2,med terminology,psychology,microbiology etc.😅

[@9290SC]

Minimum requirements for my school/program are: Eng 101, Math (intro statistics), Bio 150 (Principles of Biology), Bio 212 (Human Anatomy). No chemistry, microbiology or medical terminology required. Then of course we also take general educations courses like psychology and communications etc...courses that would support an Associates of Applied Sciences degree. :)

[@jhonfamo8412]

That is hilarious. Hook line sinker.

[@jasminemanly14]

Great video, that is very informative and has helped me further my decision in what type of area I want to go into with the medical field. Can you possibly please do a video on what is most unusual and commonly used surgical equipment you have seen/come across or used as a tech?

[@CinSity729]

Thank you for your videos💛

[@dipsy012]

I'm thinking about certificate programs right now..

[@briana_hilmes]

This is so helpful, thank you!

[@leannewicklund2157]

So, the lady on the right said, you can kind of know where you want to specialize, you can become specialized? Tell me more. Thanks

[@atom0824]

Work in different clinics, certain types of surgeries ect.

[@DHill149]

I’m debating on going into this field any advice maybe I need a push of encouragement it would be appreciated 🙏 thanks

[@elenaarredondo7043]

yes is expensive, you should make a video of how to look for a scholarship or grant for this.

[@zuezsz]

Wouldnt it pay off with the money u make after u out

[@HoosierHmstrdr94]

There is talk that the position will be AS Degree only and the certification will no longer be available by the end of 2021.

[@Vonnvlogs1]

It’s 2022 and the certificate is still available

[@mattmcfatter7629]

Told my students about your channel, anyway can you touch on how crucial and how easy it is to revert. I've had ppl I've trained loose their job becuz they didn't do their CEUs or even retake the test!! Anyway thanks love the channel

[@NorthmeadowMedical]

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) or Continuing Education (CE) for those who don't speak acronym. 😁

[@elizabethpalacios4036]

How do you find schools that offer the teaching on the job ?

[@jayf8685]

I’m currently a materials tech but do hospitals have programs like this?

[@eddiegonzalez3169]

@surgicaltechtips awesome video, and awesome mustache! One thing I was wondering was the amount of cases students have to complete. I know all schools have different numbers but what's the norm?

[@crisaguilar8631]

Schools can choose the number of cases required but the minimum is 120 scrubbed cases from various specialties. This requirement must be met in order for the student to be able to take the National Certification Exam.

[@Boojyman]

starting in March

[@charmainehunt1]

How competitive is the surgical tech program at CSN?

[@ruth-nc9wx]

So I’m 18 and currently go to a Technical college for associate of science and been changing my major/degree plenty of times. I just happened to stumbled on this and I really like the idea of being a surgical technologist but my school has a certificate program so that 10-18 months time span is a bit too fast for me. So I’ve been thinking about doubling cst and nursing I don’t know if that a good idea or not, but I like the idea of growing in that field of the OR without being a surgeon, or maybe go up from a cst to a first assist like you. I don’t know I’m just looking for some advice and it will be much appreciated for any thoughts or suggestions or just anything.

[@SurgicalTechTips]

CST and Nursing together doesn't make much sense, if you want to work at the field as a nurse, go RNFA. Or go CST/CSFA route. Or to go even more in depth PA

[@promiseibeabuchi6537]

4 years after this video, this is the question I have and I’ve got my answer. Thank you both.

[@promiseibeabuchi6537]

@@SurgicalTechTips 4 years after this video, this is the question I have and I’ve got my answer. Thank you both.

[@nancypovorotney2475]

Hi there! Love your videos! Can you hit on what happens if the student starts the internship and realizes they're having a hard time seeing blood and fluids? Have you ever experienced anyone having a problem with this and not having to drop out but somehow making it through?

[@SurgicalTechTips]

Some people have gotten light headed, some push through it, others take it as a "sign" it's not for them. One of the CVT surgeons I work with said when he was an Intern, first surgery he saw made him light headed and almost pass out. Now he's a Cardio thoracic surgeon 🤷‍♂️

[@kitsunefaye1661]

@@SurgicalTechTips I’m starting my schooling in October. I’d push through. I’m usually the one on the operating table. If I start gagging, I’d let my team know.

[@mozzytrainer]

My school only does diplomas for their ST program, is that still good?

[@timasheriff5244]

May I have ur information

[@brendonwilson8604]

Hey i applied to a surgical tech program at my school and i was just curious about the typical class size (how many students are accepted)? I guess you could say I’m worried about getting accepted although i meet all the requirements and more. I’m sure it varies from school to school but if you could tel me maybe how big your class was or other classes that may help thanks

[@irissebedelhe6584]

Can you become a first assistant only with a certificate in ST + years of experience in as CST?

[@frankieh9233]

You should do some videos on PA school and PAs ... i have my bachelor and i want to get into PA school, but cant find good videos about it

[@carasmussen27]

search on you tube there is a guy out there can't think of his name right now but he is excellent. He is a PA

[@FalnyxOG]

thats a gaming setup .... BROOOOOOOOO

[@SurgicalTechTips]

😜😀😜

[@daviovann]

How much will the education cost???

[@dianaflores4070]

Love 💕 it! 🤩

[@sumtin80]

Wheres the surgery tech fellas?

[@didilom564]

I don't know what to do! 😥 I'll 33 and l was thinking to get the certificate so l can start working quickly and then do associates. I didn't think that I will have to do everything all over again 🤦 The school system is so messed up the way it's made you waste so many years instead of just getting right to the subject and learn. It's a huge business to make money with nonsense classes we don't need at our jobs. I own a small cleaning business but now with Cov 19 things are not the same , and l was looking to do something quick so l can make the money l was making. I honestly don't know what to do. Also, lt is hard when you have to work full time and do school full time . Some ppl need to understand that like the blonde girl seems so cocky like she's studying more but her parents are paying for her school The other girl she needs to work to pay for her school.

[@abigailm9502]

Does anyone know what the starting pay is in Illinois?

[@edwardsutherland5409]

Like Movember I do

[@AngelTFC]

Victor!

[@nichbecerra9148]

I started off as a nurse, and transitioned into surgical technology to get away from patient interaction. Love the field, but hate the patients sometimes.

[@lerpwe5422]

Me too. I was in BSN program for 3 semesters. However, after taking the medical surgical class, I started realizing that nursing is too much for me, so I changed my degree to Surgical Technology.

[@sagariaa]

how was the transfer? did you like it better ? i can’t do nursing school anymore

[@williameudy633]

What if you already have a baccalaureate degree?

[@SurgicalTechTips]

+William Eudy still need to go through a CAAHEP accredited CST school for certification.

[@boneynerd]

False, i did 2 years.. work for it

[@zuezsz]

That depends on the program or school

[@yuratripwire1001]

Blonde kinda cute tho low key lol

[@mybiz127]

I felt more confident in That stupid mustache,then those three birds! They had No confidents. If it was so hard why be there. You Chris! Are trying to encourage, that it’s possible. They brought a whole lot of Discouraging situation. It’s a crash course! Who don’t have to study for hours at a time. Duh! I don’t want go to that school. They don’t teach Have a Positive Mind set.