Surgical Technology - Associate of Applied Science

Do you have a desire to help people and enjoy the challenge of a fast-paced, exciting career?

Location(s) Offered:  Houston Northwest and San Antonio

Designed Program Length:  80 Weeks

With surgical technologist training from CHCP, you will be prepared to take the certification exam to become a surgical technologist. As a surgical technologist, you can assist surgeons, anesthesiologists and nurses with various surgical procedures. The College of Health Care Professions takes an extremely hands-on approach to teaching, offering lectures, labs, and clinical practice to students so that their surgical technologist training is anything but boring. Surgical technologist jobs are expected to grow 30% from 2012 and 2022, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics*.

Surgical technologists, also known as surgical technicians, are vital members of operating room teams. Before operations, they are in charge of assembling equipment, preparing and monitoring patients, and transporting patients. During surgery, technologists assist surgeons through the sterilization of equipment, cutting sutures, holding and passing tools, and operating vital equipment, among numerous other responsibilities. Surgical technologists enjoy a clean, cool, well-lit environment, but must become accustomed to standing for long periods of time.  There are many career path advancement opportunities available for proficient surgical technologists.

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