Surgical Technology

About This Program

Surgical Technologists assist the surgeon and operating team, maintain the sterile field, and pass instruments. Work settings include hospitals, outpatient surgery centers, private scrub for surgeons, or private companies. The program includes articulation agreements with universities for an associate's degree.

Program Highlights

• Hospital clinical rotations
• National certification exam preparation
• Articulation agreements with Clark State, Kent State, University of Akron & University of St. Francis
• CAAHEP accredited
• Fall and Spring start options

Curriculum

• Anesthesia
• Introduction to Surgical Technology
• Principles and Practice
• Microbiology
• Pharmacology
• Surgical Procedures

Credentials Earned

• National Certification Exam Eligibility

Career Opportunities

• Surgical Technologist
• Sterile Processing Technician
• Operating Room Technician
• First Surgical Assistant (with additional training)

Prerequisites

• High school diploma or equivalency
• Pre-entrance TABE testing (Reading Level D)
• College prerequisites: Anatomy & Physiology I, Medical Terminology, Ethics
• Admissions interview
• BCI/FBI background check
• Drug screening
• Required vaccinations

Program Statistics (2021-2022)