Surgical Technology - Associate in Applied Science
Online
Associate of Applied Science
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning, On-Campus
Key Summary
Specialized training for a specialized career.
The Surgical Technology program prepares students to work as valuable members of a surgical team, which most commonly includes surgeons, anesthesiologists, and circulating nurses. Surgical Technologists assist in surgical procedures under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, and other surgical personnel. They perform a variety of critical hands-on tasks, including:
- Preparing operating rooms by setting up surgical instruments and equipment
- Preparing patients for surgery by washing, shaving, and disinfecting incision sites
- Passing instruments and other sterile supplies to surgeons during surgical procedures
- Maintaining a proper sterile field throughout the surgical process
- Monitoring and assessing operating room conditions
Surgical Technology Students Benefit From:
- A strong foundation in both the theory and techniques of surgical technology
- Hands-on learning in on-site surgical laboratories that simulate the surgical environment
- Valuable, practical experience gained through the completion of clinical practicums at off-campus healthcare facilities, under the supervision of instructors and professional practitioners
- Liberal arts and sciences courses that provide students with a foundation of skills and knowledge necessary to reason clearly and communicate effectively
Sample Course Sequence
First Semester
- SUR1100 Fundamentals of Surgical Technology 6
- HEA2200 Medical Terminology 3
- SCI1100 Anatomy and Physiology I 3
- SCI1110 Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory I 1
- ENG1105 Writing and Research 3
Second Semester
- SUR2112 Surgical Techniques 6
- SCI2228 Microbiology 3
- SCI2100 Anatomy and Physiology II 3
- SCI2110 Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory II 1
- ENG2205 Writing Through Literature 3
Third Semester
- SUR2120 Surgical Specialty Intervention Procedures 3
- SUR2280 Operating Room Clinical Practicum I 5
- SUR2251 Pharmacology and Anesthesiology 2
- HEA2203 Ethical and Legal Aspects of Health Services 3
- SOC2225 Introduction to Psychology 3
Fourth Semester
- SUR2290 Operating Room Clinical Practicum II 5
- SUR2292 Surgical Technology Capstone 4
- Humanities Elective 3
60 semester credits required for graduation