Surgical Technology

The Associate of Applied Science in Surgical Technology program prepares individuals for employment as an integral part of a surgical team. Surgical technologists work closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, registered nurses, and other surgical staff in delivering patient care and assuming appropriate responsibilities before, during and after surgery. 

The program consists of classroom and laboratory instruction on campus and clinical instruction in clinic and hospital settings in the surrounding area. Graduates of the Surgical Technology program are eligible to sit for the National Certified Surgical Technologist Examination administered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).

Student Work Policy- All student activities associated with the curriculum, especially while students are completing clinical rotations, will be educational in nature. Students will not be substituted for hired staff personnel within the clinical institution, in the capacity of a surgical technologist.

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Accreditation
The Surgical Technology Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (www.arcstsa.org). Students successfully completing this program will be awarded the Associate of Applied Science degree.

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
25400 US Highway 19 N., Suite 158
Clearwater FL 33763
(727) 210-2350 - Phone
(727) 210-2354 - Fax
www.caahep.org

Download the Surgical Technology Program Application.

Applicants to the professional program MUST:

• provide an official copy of high school or GED Equivalency with transcript, or official college transcript if applicable
• complete general admissions procedures to the college
• complete all necessary basic studies requirements according to placement tests
• complete Health Science Application forms
• submit 3 reference letters
• complete all prerequisite courses with a grade of "C" or better
• meet with Surgical Technology advisor
• submit an unencumbered drug screen upon request
• submit an unencumbered background check upon entry to the program
• provide proof of current American Heart Association CPR Certification - Health Care Provider
• provide proof of PPD skin test, IGRA test or chest X-ray if positive PPD test or unable to submit to skin test
• provide proof of Hepatitis B immunization series or sign declination statement
• provide physical examination form completed by a health care provider documenting good physical and mental health upon being admitted
• provide proof of immunity to varicella. Proof may consist of 1) proof of vaccination, 2) statement of a physician verifying that student had varicella, or 3) varicella antibody titer indicating immunity.
• Proof of current Influenza Virus Vaccination
• have earned a cumulative GPA of 2.00 or greater
• Successfully complete with 2.0 GPA ("C") or better in each of the following prerequisite courses:
• Anatomy I and Lab I
• Anatomy II and Lab II
• Microbiology
• Medical Terminology
• Enrollment is limited to 10 students per year. Student selection is based on:

1. Cumulative GPA
2. GPA for prerequisite courses A&P I/L, A&P II/L, Microbiology/L and Medical Terminology Academic Progression Students must complete all components of surgical technology courses with a grade of “C” (78%) or higher to progress to the following semester. Each preceding semester is a prerequisite to the following semester. Courses are sequenced so that material covered in subsequent courses is based on that covered in previous courses.
Academic Progression

Students must complete all components of surgical technology courses with a grade of “C” (78%) or higher to progress to the following semester. Each preceding semester is a prerequisite to the following semester. Courses are sequenced so that material covered in subsequent courses is based on that covered in previous courses.