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Surgical Technology
Program Level:
Degrees
Department:
Healthcare Sciences and Early Childhood and Family Studies
Institute:
Health & Biosciences
College:
SPC
What is the Surgical Technology program?
Surgical Technology will prepare students for the operating room, including the sterile field, and setting up surgical equipment, supplies, and solutions. Upon completion of the Surgical Technology Program, you will be qualified to assist the surgical team during surgery.
What will I learn?
A surgical technologist may work as a surgical scrub person, passing instruments and surgical supplies to the surgeon, assisting the RN circulating during the surgical procedure, or other areas within the operating room department. You will learn theory, surgical procedures, instrumentation, aseptic technique, and surgical equipment and supplies during your training. Through a clinical education course, you will receive valuable clinical experience in the operating suite of a local hospital. The program's goal is to prepare competent entry-level Surgical Technologists in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains. You will be eligible to take the National Certification Examination upon completing your coursework.
What can I do with this course of study?
Surgical Technologist
What's special about the program?
The Surgical Technology Program is an Associate of Applied Science program starting in the fall semester. The Surgical Technology Program is accredited through the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).
Information Sessions
In Person |
1/23/2025 |
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
Center for Health Professions (CHP), RM 328 |
In Person |
2/20/2025 |
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
Center for Health Professions (CHP), RM 328 |
In Person |
3/20/2025 |
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
Center for Health Professions (CHP), RM 328 |
In Person |
4/17/2025 |
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
Center for Health Professions (CHP), RM 328 |
Degrees and Certificates
St. Philip's College programs offer the following degree(s) and certificate(s). View our Course Catalog for more information.
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Contact Us
Marco Aguinaga, BAAS, AA, CST Program Director |
MLK : Center for Health Professions (CHP),130F |
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Nicole Williams, AAS, CST Clinical Coordinator |
MLK : Center for Health Professions (CHP),130H |
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