Surgical Technology
Associate Degree Programs
Surgical technologists are key members of the healthcare field, working in skilled teams to assist with life-saving procedures. They help set up a sterile operating area and provide optimal patient care before surgery. During surgery, they assist the operating team with all phases of the surgical procedure.
As a student in the surgical technology program, you will be immersed in a complete surgical operating room setting, where you will learn a wide variety of procedures used in the operating room and how to work in high-pressure situations. Under the supervision of a surgical professional, you receive instruction in essentials of healthcare, surgical instrumentation, anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and pharmacology.
As life expectancy increases, there is a greater demand for medical personnel to perform surgical procedures. Employment opportunities in surgical technology are expected to grow much faster than average as a result.
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