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program overview
surgical technology
* this program is financial aid eligible.
the surgical technology associate in applied science (aas) curriculum prepares individuals to assist in the care of the surgical patient in the operating room and to function as a member of the surgical team.
students will apply theoretical knowledge to the care of patients undergoing surgery and develop skills necessary to prepare supplies, equipment, and instruments; maintain aseptic conditions; prepare patients for surgery; and assist surgeons during operations.
employment opportunities include labor/delivery/emergency departments, inpatient/outpatient surgery centers, dialysis units/facilities, physicians' offices, and central supply processing units.
students of commission on accreditation of allied health education programs (caahep) accredited programs are required to take the national certification exam administered by the national board on certification in surgical technology and surgical assisting (nbstsa) within a four week period prior to or after graduation.
students will apply theoretical knowledge to the care of patients undergoing surgery and develop skills necessary to prepare supplies, equipment, and instruments; maintain aseptic conditions; prepare patients for surgery; and assist surgeons during operations.
employment opportunities include labor/delivery/emergency departments, inpatient/outpatient surgery centers, dialysis units/facilities, physicians' offices, and central supply processing units.
students of commission on accreditation of allied health education programs (caahep) accredited programs are required to take the national certification exam administered by the national board on certification in surgical technology and surgical assisting (nbstsa) within a four week period prior to or after graduation.
the surgical technology program at durham tech is accredited by the commission on accreditation of allied health programs (caahep).
commission on accreditation of allied health education programs
25400 us hwy 19 n., suite 158
clearwater, fl 33763
727‐210‐2350
www.caahep.org
students of commission on accreditation of allied health education programs (caahep) accredited programs are required to take the national certification exam administered by the national board on certification in surgical technology and surgical assisting (nbstsa) within a four week period prior to or after graduation.
view certification and graduate placement statistics for the surgical technology diploma program. statistics for the associate in applied science (aas) degree program will be provided as soon as they become available.
how to apply: the green button below should be used to apply to the college and choose the health technologies enrollment steps. you can apply to the college at any time. once prerequisites are completed, then apply to the surgical technology program using the program admissions application. the submission deadline is march 31, 2021. review the admissions checklist and essential skills form.
if you have questions about admissions requirements after reviewing the information, you may contact abraham dones. questions about the program can be directed to jill roofner, program director.
non-certified surgical technologists
- are you an on-the-job trained surgical technologist?
- did you graduate from a non-caahep accredited program in surgical technology?
- do you need to obtain your national certification in surgical technology
the accelerated alternate delivery (aad) program was developed to assist non-certified, currently practicing surgical technologists obtain the educational background required to sit for the certification examination with the national board of surgical technology and surgical assisting (nbstsa). learn more about this program option and review the admissions checklist.
spring application deadline is mar 31
Estimated Tuition & Fees
$5813
degree type
associate in applied science (aas)
location
main campus, online
credit hours
72
program stats
average salary
$46,070
average class size
16
estimated completion time
20-21 months
current and upcoming course offerings
| course number | title | credit hours |
|---|---|---|
| aca-122 | college transfer success | 1 |
| bio-168 | anatomy and physiology i | 4 |
| bio-169 | anatomy and physiology ii | 4 |
| bio-275 | microbiology | 4 |
| com-231 | public speaking | 3 |
| eng-111 | writing and inquiry | 3 |
| med-121 | medical terminology i | 3 |
| med-122 | medical terminology ii | 3 |
| psy-150 | general psychology | 3 |
| sur-122 | surgical procedures i | 6 |
| sur-123 | sur clinical practice i | 7 |
| sur-134 | surgical procedures ii | 5 |
| sur-137 | professional success preparation | 1 |