Located within the Foglia Center for Nursing and Allied Health, the Derrick and Joni Hamilton Surgical Technology Suite features viewing areas, an operating room and sterile processing areas, providing a realistic training environment.
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Hands-on experience | Students get hands-on experience in the Surgical Technology Suite that simulates the real-world operating room environment. |
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Preparing the operating room | Students learn to properly prepare an operating room with the surgical instruments, equipment and environmental conditions that maximize patient safety. |
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In-depth training | Students learn relevant anatomy and physiology, factors unique to surgical procedures, supplies, equipment and instrumentation needed for various surgical procedures. |
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Real-world scenarios | Surgical technologists are integral members of the healthcare team, providing surgical care to patients in a variety of settings such as operating rooms and outpatient surgical centers. |
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The operating room team | Surgical technology students learn to work with surgeons, nurses and other members of the operating room team. |
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Sterile processing | Students ensure patient safety by utilizing aseptic techniques and maintaining sterile fields during surgical procedures. |
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Surgical instruments | Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington was instrumental in outfitting the Surgical Technology Suite by donating several pieces of equipment, including patient surgical tables, an instrument washing sink and a sterilizer. |
