Surgical Technology

Surgical Technologists are vital members of high-functioning surgical teams and work closely with physicians, registered nurses, and other surgical personnel to provide optimal patient care. Surgical technologists are responsible for creation and maintenance of the sterile field; anticipating the surgeon’s needs; organization and care of surgical instrumentation; prevention of potential retained surgical items by performance of appropriate counts; and managing all areas of surgical procedures within their scope of practice and in coordination with the other team members before, during, and after surgery. Successful completion of this program allows graduates to take the Certified Surgical Technologist examination to become a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) administered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA). • The minimum expectation is to prepare entry-level Surgical Technologists who are competent in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains to enter the profession. • Capstone experience: taking the Certified Surgical Technologist examination. • Minimum grade required for specialized and academic courses: C • The AAS in Surgical Technology is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program (CAAHEP), (9355-113th St. N, #7709, Seminole, FL 33775; 727-210-2350; www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology/Surgical Assisting; (19751 E. Mainstreet, Suite #339; Parker, Colorado 80138; Phone: 303-694-9262; email: info@arcstsa.net; web: www.arcstsa.org.) Important: This program requires students to fulfill Specialized Admissions criteria and procedures, including (but not limited to): minimum GPA, testing scores, a background check, substance abuse screening, and immunizations/titers. Acceptance into this program is determined by a competitive ranking formula which factors in individual academic performance, Specialized Admissions criteria, and the successful completion of ranking and/or mandatory courses, as applicable. Students should view the Program Information Guide on the program’s website and consult with a Health Career & Technical Education Counselor when considering applying to this program. For more information including ranking dates, pre/post-admissions requirements, and program contact information, view the Program Information Guide at epcc.edu/Academics/Health/surgical-technology

Career Information

This program provides skills and knowledge used in the following careers:

Career	Salary	Outlook	Video
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$51,760 - $239,200
Surgical Assistants	$39,540 - $102,390
Surgical Technologists	$43,290 - $90,700

Note: Different levels of education and experience may be required to attain the careers listed above.

Sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics and the National Center for Education Statistics, View Details

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