Non-Traditional Studies
Associate of Applied Science • 66 Credit Hours
Surgical Technologists are allied health professionals who are an integral part of the team of medical practitioners providing surgical care to patients in a variety of settings.
The Technical Studies Degree is designed to meet three major needs:
What you’ll learn:
The surgical technologist works under medical supervision to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures. This individual works under the supervision of the surgeon to ensure that the operating room or environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety.
Program Learning Outcomes:
● Define and relate the underlying principles of surgical technology including anatomy and physiology, microbiology, pharmacology, surgical
● instrumentation, surgical equipment, surgical supplies, and operating room skills
● Demonstrate knowledge of and the ability to apply the principles of aseptic technique
● Demonstrate the practical and critical thinking skills required to work as a competent surgical technologist in the three operative phases of surgical case management
● Demonstrate the role of a surgical technologist according to the ethical principles and legal requirements of the surgical technology profession
● Demonstrate the appropriate and professional skills of interpersonal communication with all patients and members of the healthcare team
Surgical Technologists
2021 Median Pay
$48,300 per year
Number of Jobs
109,700 in 2020
Job Outlook
2018-2028 9%
Much faster than average employment.
For the most current salary information, please refer to the Bureau of Labor Statistics “Occupational Outlook Handbook” found online at bls.gov/ooh/.
The college adheres to an open admission policy which means applications with a high school diploma or GED are eligible for admission. Applicants with neither a high school diploma nor GED may be admitted on a conditional basis.
