COURSES OFFERED

 Sterile Processing is the cleaning, packaging and sterilizing of surgical instruments.  This course covers introduction to central service or sterile processing. Topics taught include: microbiology, aseptic technique, disinfection, decontamination, sterilization, and wrapping/packaging of surgical instruments. 

 Surgical Technician is the setting up of the operating room for surgery and ensuring that all necessary and emergency surgical instruments, medical supplies and equipment is available in the operating room.  

 Learn CPR - Basic Life Support (BLS) skills and AED. Hands- on Clinical Lab. Earn CEU's. This is an American Heart Association Provider taught class. Instructor is affiliated with Gwinnett Technical College. AHA CPR E-Card provided by Gwinnett Technical College. Contact us to schedule training. 

 You will learn anatomy & physiology, microbiology, surgical instruments, medical terminology, safety, risk management, regulations, inventory management, ethical responsibilities and communication skills.  The hands- on clinical laboratory class experience supports the introduction to the hospital Sterile Processing Decontamination and Distribution Unit and the role of the Sterile Processing Technician. The class is taught by an experienced instructor with working knowledge of sterile processing.  Course is 7 weeks attending 2 weekdays or 12 Saturdays. This course is Authorized by the Georgia Non Post Secondary Education Commission. CBSPD National Certification Board Exam Preparation.  CBSPD On- Line Course is available.   This class is taught 3 times a year. 

Student Loan, WIOA State Grant and Financing Options Available. Financing is with a Down Payment. 

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This course will teach you to able to aid the surgeon and surgical first assistant by having surgical instruments, supplies and devices available on the sterile back table, mayo stand set- up and safely handle these items while using aseptic technique.  You will learn how to care for the surgical patient, operating room set-up and disinfect the operating room for the next surgical patient. Topics taught include: medical terminology, anatomy & physiology, microbiology, aseptic technique, infection control, surgical instruments, surgical hand scrub, gowning and gloving, surgical procedures, safety, risk management, regulations, ethical responsibilities and communication skills. The hands- on clinical laboratory class experience supports the introduction to the hospital or surgery center Operating Room Unit and the role of the Surgical Technician.  The class is taught by an experienced instructor with working knowledge of Surgical Technician.  Course is 9 months attending 2 weekdays or 40 Saturdays. Military  Based Training Curriculum. This course is Authorized by the Georgia Non Post Secondary Education Commission. NCCT National Certification Board Exam Preparation.  This class is taught 1 time a year. 

Student Loan, WIOA State Grant and Financing Options Available. Financing is with a Down Payment. 

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 This is an Advanced Surgical Training Course for healthcare professionals only (such as: surgical technician, surgical first assistant, RNFA, NP, Medical Resident, Medical Student or PA). 

 “As defined by the American College of

Surgeons (ACS), surgical assistants provide aid in

exposure, hemostasis, closure, and other 

intraoperative technical functions that help the 

surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal

results for the patient. In addition to intraoperative

duties, the surgical assistant also performs 

preoperative and postoperative duties to better

facilitate proper patient care. The surgical assistant

performs these functions under the direction and 

supervision of the surgeon and in accordance with

hospital policy and appropriate laws and 

regulations.”

ASA Association of Surgical Assistants

Upon completion of the surgical first assistant program students will have:

 Learn to provide assistance to the surgeon during 

surgical procedures that include, exposing the 

surgery operative site, aid in hemostasis (control 

bleeding), wound closure (suturing) and assist in 

emergency, preoperative and postoperative patient care. 

This is a Hybrid Course (classes are on- line and in person). Course Length is 7 months. 

This course is Authorized by the Georgia Non Post Secondary Education Commission.   

Upon successful completion of the surgical first assistant program students become eligible to take the ABSA (The American Board of Surgical Assistants) National Certification Board exam.

 This class is taught 5 times a year (Starts the first week in the following months: March, April, May, June and July). 

Student Loan and Financing Options Available. Financing is with a Down Payment. 

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*Applicant must meet surgery education and experience requirements.