SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY WEEK OBSERVED SEPT. 21-27

Students in the Surgical Technology program at Iowa Lakes Community College will be observing the week of Sept. 21-27 as Surgical Technology week. The theme for this year’s celebration is “Operating Excellence.”

Surg Tech students will host a recognition day during the week for students from the Spencer Center of Iowa Lakes.  Their intention is to educate individuals – both inside and outside the profession – of the role and importance of the Certified Surgical Technologist.

Those attending will be treated to snacks and games as well as tours of the Surgical Suite at the college.

Something new to the program this fall is a mentorship using the Association of Surgical Technologists website that will connect students with veteran Surgical Technologist currently practicing in the field.  Students will gain insight and valuable information from the mentors.

In addition, the program benefits from a local connection.

“We are also grateful for the preceptors at all of the area hospitals who allow our students to learn from their years of experience,” said Dana Grafft, instructor for the program.  “Without the help and support of the preceptors and the hospitals, our program would not be possible.”

The Surgical Technology program is based at the Spencer Center of Iowa Lakes.  The program is currently in its third year of operation.  The program recently received a special award from the Liaison Council on Certification for the Surgical Technologist (LCC-ST), commending the program for a 100 percent pass rate of the National Certification Exam.

Individuals with questions may contact Dana Grafft, surgical technology instructor, at (712) 262-7141 ext. 624; or toll-free at 1-877-807-9585 ext. 624; or call Carol Hartig, program coordinator, at (712) 262-7141 ext. 635 or toll-free at 1-877-807-9585 ext. 635.