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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.
Students get hands-on experience in the Surgical Technology Suite that simulates the real-world operating room environment.
Students learn to properly prepare an operating room with the surgical instruments, equipment and environmental conditions that maximize patient safety.
Students learn relevant anatomy and physiology, factors unique to surgical procedures, supplies, equipment and instrumentation needed for various surgical procedures.
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.
Surgical technology students learn to work with surgeons, nurses and other members of the operating room team.
Students ensure patient safety by utilizing aseptic techniques and maintaining sterile fields during surgical procedures.
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.