Associate in Science Degree in Surgical Technology
San Bruno, USA
Associate of Science
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2027
TUITION FEES
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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Key Summary
About: Skyline College’s Associate in Science in Surgical Technology trains students in perioperative care, instrument preparation, sterile technique, and intraoperative assistance through classroom and clinical instruction. The CAAHEP-accredited program prepares graduates to sit for the national Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) exam. Skyline’s San Bruno campus offers hands-on learning, strong industry partnerships, online study through Global Online Learning, and transfer pathways.
Career Outcomes: Graduates work as surgical technologists in hospital operating rooms, ambulatory surgery centers, labor and delivery units, and surgeons’ offices. With further education they can become sterile processing supervisors, clinical instructors, or pursue nursing and other allied health careers.
Surgical Technologists are employed in hospitals, surgery centers, and physician's offices to deliver patient care before, during and after surgery. Skyline's program combines academic and clinical instruction that includes learning to prepare surgical instruments, passing them to the surgeon, and handling specialized equipment. Graduates are eligible to take the national certification exam for Certified Surgical Technologist (CST). The Surgical Technology Program at Skyline College is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Programs (CAAHEP).
Certification Eligibility Requirements: Surgical Technology Program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). Skyline's program was accredited due to commendations of the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting to CAAHEP.
Skyline College's Surgical Technology Program is accredited by Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).
In addition to in-person studies, most programs are available through the Global Online Learning (GOL) Program, which allows students to take classes fully online from their home countries.
Required Courses
- Introduction to Surgical Technology
- Surgical Patient Care Concepts
- Advanced Surgical Specialties
- Clinical Practice for Surgical Technology
- Introduction to Surgical Skills Lab
- Surgical Skills Lab
- Surgical Skills Advanced Lab
- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) Exam Preparation
- Law and Ethics for Allied Health Professionals
Total Required Major Units: 34.5
And required General Education coursework and electives as needed to meet the minimum 60 units required for the Associate degree.
Students completing this program will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of surgical technology equal to an entry-level surgical technologist.
- Demonstrate competence in clinical skills equal to an entry-level surgical technologist.
- Demonstrate behavior appropriate for an entry-level surgical technologist.
The San Mateo Colleges of Silicon Valley (SMCSV) offer more than 50 institutional scholarships each year, and all enrolled students are eligible to apply. Award amounts range from $300 to $7,000, helping make college more affordable. Students can also apply for external scholarships, such as the $1,000 Study in California Scholarship, to further support their educational journey.
Surgical Technologists can work in Labor and Delivery rooms in hospitals and Operating rooms in hospitals, surgery centers and surgeon's offices. With additional education they can work as supervisors of Sterile Processing Units or instructors of surgical technology programs.
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