Surgical Technology
*Our Surgical Technology Degree program is currently on inactive status and cannot enroll students at this time. We are hopeful that the program will be reactivated by the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA) to accept applications for a Spring 2024 cohort. Please speak with your advisor regarding other health science and nursing programs we offer. Additionally, you may check with other Georgia technical colleges that offer the surgical technology degree program. Please continue to monitor our website for updates regarding the program.
Surgical Technology is an exciting profession where the work environment is both intense and dynamic. Surgical technologists are essential members of the surgical team who work closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, registered nurses and other personnel to deliver patient care and before, during and after surgery.
Scrub, circulating, first assisting and second assisting surgical technologists have primary responsibilities for maintaining a sterile field and being constantly vigilant to ensure all members of the team adhere to aseptic techniques. Not only is this an exciting and rewarding career field, the job market is wide open.
Mission Statement
The mission of the surgical technology program is to prepare students for employment as surgical technologists in the operating room of health care facilities by educating them in strict aseptic technique and patient care imperative to success in the profession of surgical technology. Students who complete the Surgical Technology Program are prepared to sit for the national Certified Surgical Technologist examination through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)
*NOTE: Students are required to follow all medical clearance policies designated by the clinical and/or practicum sites, which may include mandatory vaccinations for COVID-19, influenza, hepatitis B, TDAP (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis) MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), and Titers for Varicella and MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella).
Surgical Technology Program Outcomes
The Surgical Technology Program is accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs. (CAAHEP) on the recommendation of the Accreditation Review Counsel on Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.
Further information regarding accreditation of the Surgical Technology program can be found through The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
25400 U.S. Highway 19 North, Suite 158
Clearwater, FL 33763
Phone: 727-210-2350
Fax: 727-210-2354
www.caahep.org
