AAS-SURG_TEC - Surgical Technology, AAS

The Surgical Technology program prepares students to function in the operating room environment by combining classroom and simulated laboratory instruction with actual surgical clinical experiences. Successful completion of the program allows graduates to take the national certification examination to become a certified surgical technologist (CST). Students may request consideration for advanced placement by submitting an official transcript of coursework. This program does not offer credit for experiential learning. The Associate of Applied Science degree, is typically a 2-year program that includes all prerequisite, general education and program course work. As a condition of participation in SGT119 Clinical I and SGT129 Clinical II, students do not receive any compensation from WSU Tech or the clinical affiliate. Students assist physicians during surgical procedures, but at no time are they substituted for a health care facility staff members. The WSU Tech Surgical Technology program is aligned with the National Center for Education Statistics CIP code 51.0909: Surgical Technology/Technologist prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians and surgical nurses, to maintain, monitor, and enforce the sterile field and adherence to aseptic technique by preoperative, surgical team, and postoperative personnel. Includes instruction in instrument and equipment sterilization and handling, surgical supplies management, wound exposure and closure, surgical computer and robot operation and monitoring, maintenance of hemostasis, and patient and team scrubbing.

Surgical Technology, AAS - $14,803.00

Cost does not include online fees, books or tools. Financial Assistance may be available to those who qualify. Total calculated based on the lowest cost combination of elective credits required.