Surgical Technology (AAS.SRT)

To prepare entry-level Surgical Technologists who are competent in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills) and affective (behavior) learning domains to enter the profession. Using a variety of learning resources, students will acquire the knowledge base of aseptic technique and sterilization, surgical instrumentation and equipment, surgical procedures and patient care skills. During the clinical portion of the program, students will complete a minimum of 120 cases of various surgical specialties in the first and second scrub roles while supervised by a clinical preceptor.

This five-semester program includes general education and surgical technology courses and leads to an Associate of Applied Science degree.

Program requirements may change over time. Specific degree/graduation requirements are determined by a degree audit.