New and Revitalized Programs

Surgical Technology

Surgical technologists are a vital part of the surgical team—moving patients in and out of the operating room, sterilizing and preparing equipment and even helping with surgical procedures.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the need for surgical technologists is expected to grow by as much as 25% by 2018. In response, TCC is establishing a new surgical technology program to address the increasing demand.

The surgical technology program will prepare students to work in operating rooms and clinics, and will develop a valuable new talent pool for local hospitals and surgery centers. Students in the program will study anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology, and take extensive courses in surgical techniques and procedures. Graduates will stand side-by-side with surgeons in local operating rooms, using their TCC training to assist patients.

Dental Programs

Dentists’ offices seek safer and more efficient methods of providing services for their patients. Accordingly, TCC is expanding its dental health programs to address these 21st century issues.

Through this Campaign, TCC’s dental programs will improve instructional quality by upgrading equipment and expanding program curriculum to provide students with the skills they need to stay current with contemporary medical practices.

As an example, the College will deploy a computerized patient management system that is integrated with X-ray software. As a result, students will become familiar with the conditions that they are likely to encounter in today’s working environment.

Simulation Center

Medicine and technology are constantly advancing. As a result, our classrooms must anticipate and prepare students to work effectively within the health care workplace.

Patient simulators are an efficient way to learn in an interactive setting. TCC’s 5,000 square-foot Simulation Center features multiple patient simulators and offers a safe, instructive environment where students can hone their treatment skills and practice a wide range of medical procedures.

Simulation software allows instructors to manipulate programmed settings so students can experience unique patient scenarios. Simulators respond to students’ treatment and mimic patient behaviors through changing heart and lung sounds, breathing rhythms, eye dilation and more.

Classes are video- and audio-recorded, allowing faculty and students to later assess procedures and techniques and thus improve responses. Additionally, TCC’s Simulation Center features two replicated ambulance bays where students practice loading and unloading patients in order to provide emergency medical care.