AAS ST2526 - Surgical Technology - Associate of Applied Science

The Associate of Applied Science in Surgical Technology prepares students to demonstrate basic entry-level skills and concepts appropriate for performing the duties of a surgical technologist. Some of the technology skills and concepts include the aseptic technique, preparation for specific surgical procedures, participation in patient and instrumentation preparation for individual surgical cases, and collaboration with interdisciplinary team members for providing high quality patient outcomes. This program prepares the student for professional readiness for employment and attaining certification status. 

Surgical Technologists will have numerous job opportunities upon graduation.  Surgical Technologists may also be called operating room technicians and assist in surgical operations.  They prepare operating rooms, arrange equipment, and assist doctors and nurses during surgeries.  Typical work settings are hospitals, outpatient surgery centers, physician offices, and dentist offices.