WHAT ARE SOME OF THE PROGRAM POLICIES I SHOULD BE AWARE OF BEFORE I START?
ATTENDANCE POLICY
There is a great deal of information presented in each lecture and laboratory session throughout the five semesters of the program. Punctuality and attendance are essential to successfully complete the requirements of the program. This is an intense program that requires not only classroom knowledge, but an application of knowledge to the surgical technology lab and clinical agencies.
Any student missing more than 15 days within the entire program (this includes lecture, lab and clinical) may be dismissed from the program.
Students should be advised that missing one day of lecture is the same as missing one day of clinical. This absence policy is to provide for excused time for emergencies,
sickness or legal matters. Punctuality is very important to the program. Three tardies equal one absence in both the academic and clinical setting.
ETHICAL CONDUCT
Surgical technology is a profession that adheres to a code of ethics. Surgical technology students are expected to understand and adhere to those standards.
Misconduct in didactic courses is considered to be inconsistent with the mission of the college and program and represent violations of the academic integrity policy
Professionalism is expected during all clinical time. Unprofessional, unethical or immoral behavior will result in immediate dismissal from the program.
PHYSICAL EXAMINATION, IMMUNIZATIONS, DRUG SCREEN, BACKGROUND CHECK AND CPR
Students are required to have a physical examination performed by a physcian that provides satisfactory evidence of physical and emotional health required of practitioners to carry out the tasks of this occupation.
Students must also be up to date on vaccinations and provide documentation to the program. Students are required to have verification from a physician that they are free from infectious disease. In addition, either a 2-step skin test or chest x-ray is required to verify the absence of tuberculosis.
All students are required to be certified in CPR for the Health Care Provider. CPR certification must be current throughout the program .
A criminal background check is performed on each student in the Surgical Technology program. This check is conducted through the State of Illinois Police. If the results indicate a criminal record, this information will be shared with the college attorney or appropriate administrators to determine the appropriate course of action.
Surgical Technology students are required to successfully pass a urine drug screening prior to the start of the clinical component of the program. If a student does not have a negative drug screen they will not be allowed to continue in the program.