Surgical Technology
Program Overview
This program provides a comprehensive study of operative care, patient care concepts, and professional practice concepts within the profession of surgical technology.
Topics include preoperative, perioperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care and preparation.
Upon completion, students should possess the clinical skills to maintain asepsis during surgery, anticipate the surgeon’s needs, remain attentive to all aspects of the surgical procedure to ensure a safe environment, and knowledge necessary to obtain certification as an entry-level Surgical Technologist.
Minimum Admission Requirements
Prerequisites
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- High School Diploma or High School Equivalency.
- Must complete a Surgical Technology Information Session and submit confirmation documentation.
- Must meet with the Surgical Technology program chair.
- Must have current CPR certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) before the first day of class.
- Complete background check and drug screen prior within 3 weeks of starting the program.
- Required documentation of immunizations or exemptions for clinical rotations.
Program Outcomes
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Program Accreditation
Coming soon.
Dental Assisting
Make a difference one smile at a time.
Carteret Community College’s Dental Assisting program offers comprehensive, hands-on training to prepare you for a vital role on the dental care team. You’ll gain the knowledge and skills needed to support dental treatment, perform laboratory and office procedures, and provide high-quality patient care. Coursework blends classroom instruction, laboratory practice, and clinical experience in areas such as dental sciences, clinical procedures, dental materials, radiography, preventive dentistry, and infection control. Graduates are prepared to pursue certification and begin work as entry-level Dental Assistants.
Program Overview
This program provides a comprehensive study of operative care, patient care concepts, and professional practice concepts within the profession of surgical technology.
Topics include preoperative, perioperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care and preparation.
Upon completion, students should possess the clinical skills to maintain asepsis during surgery, anticipate the surgeon’s needs, remain attentive to all aspects of the surgical procedure to ensure a safe environment, and knowledge necessary to obtain certification as an entry-level Surgical Technologist.
Minimum Admission Requirements
Prerequisites
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- High School Diploma or High School Equivalency.
- Must complete a Surgical Technology Information Session and submit confirmation documentation.
- Must meet with the Surgical Technology program chair.
- Must have current CPR certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) before the first day of class.
- Complete background check and drug screen prior within 3 weeks of starting the program.
- Required documentation of immunizations or exemptions for clinical rotations.
Program Outcomes
Coming soon.
Program Accreditation
Coming soon.
Dental Assisting
Make a difference one smile at a time.
Carteret Community College’s Dental Assisting program offers comprehensive, hands-on training to prepare you for a vital role on the dental care team. You’ll gain the knowledge and skills needed to support dental treatment, perform laboratory and office procedures, and provide high-quality patient care. Coursework blends classroom instruction, laboratory practice, and clinical experience in areas such as dental sciences, clinical procedures, dental materials, radiography, preventive dentistry, and infection control. Graduates are prepared to pursue certification and begin work as entry-level Dental Assistants.
Steps to Apply
Step 1: Meet Minimum Requirements
Meet the minimum eligibility requirements outlined above. If you need assistance in determining whether you meet minimum requirements, you are encouraged to contact the program director.
Step 2: Submit Application
Students must meet the minimum eligibility requirements before submitting the program's application for admission.
Step 3: Submit Documentation
Along with completed application, students must provide the required supporting documentation. Applications submitted without required documentation will not be evaluated for admission.
Step 4: Register for Classes
Once you've been accepted into the program, you will be assigned an academic advisor who will help you enroll in classes.
Meet Minimum Requirements
Meet the minimum eligibility requirements outlined above. If you need assistance in determining whether you meet minimum requirements, you are encouraged to contact the program director.
Submit Application
Students must meet the minimum eligibility requirements before submitting the program's application for admission.
Submit Documentation
Along with completed application, students must provide the required supporting documentation. Applications submitted without required documentation will not be evaluated for admission.
Register for Classes
Once you've been accepted into the program, you will be assigned an academic advisor who will help you enroll in classes.
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