• Surgical Technologist Degree (208)
• Surgical Technology Certificate (250)

Surgical Technologist Degree (208)

This two-year, 70-credit AAS degree program prepares students for successful employment in an operating room assisting the surgeon and other members of the professional staff with patient care before, during, and after surgery. Through classroom study and clinical fieldwork in area hospitals, students learn surgical asepsis and the preparation and use of instrumentation and equipment. Students completing the program are eligible to take the certifying examination given by the Association of Surgical Technologists. Prospective SGT students should consult with the Admissions Office about the insurance, course sequence, and grade standards that must be maintained.

Students must be eligible for all College-level courses to be eligible for admission to the program.