Tralanda Davis, CST, BA

Surgical Technology Program Chair and Instructor of the School of Allied Health

Year Started at Mercy College 2007

Courses Regularly Taught

• SUR 101 Introduction to Surgical Technology
• SUR 131 Surgical Technique and Procedures
• Sur 161 Surgical Techniques and Procedures
• SUR 201 Perioperative Issue

Education

• BA, Grand View College
• Mercy College-Certificate in Surgical Technology 2003

Certifications

• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)
  

Clinical/ Field Experience:

• 4 years clinical experience
• 5 years of educational and administrative experience

Advice to Students

Be strong and do not let your hands be weak, for your work shall be rewarded! - 2 Chronicles 15:7 (NKJV)

Professional Memberships

• Association of Surgical Technologist ( AST)
• Vice President of Iowa State Assembly of Surgical Technologists
• CEU Reviewer for the Association of Surgical Technologists

 Community Service Involvement:

• Church Activities
• Ruth Harbor Ministries

Personal History

I found my passion, Surgical Technology, at Mercy College. I earned my certificate in Surgical Technology in July of 2003. Upon graduation I was Surgical Technologists at Mercy Medical Center. During my clinical experience, I precepted several students and discovered a passion for teaching. Today I have put both passions together.

I will always be grateful to the staff at Mercy Medical Center and my instructors at Mercy College of Health Science. They enhanced my passion for Surgical Technology despite the many obstacles life threw my way. Now my goal is to embed that passion into each student that I encounter.