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Surgical Technology A.A.S. (Plan 21SA)

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Award Type

Associate in Applied Science A.A.S.

Catalog Description

This is a limited-enrollment, day only program. Students are required to meet the screening requirements in effect at the time of screening. Students who screen and are accepted into a limited enrollment program will be required to complete the curriculum that is in place at the time of entrance into the program. If students who screen are not granted admission, they must rescreen and satisfy all screening and curriculum requirements in place for a future program start.

Once the program has been completed, students should be able to:

Perform as competent entry-level surgical technologists in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills) and affective (behavior) learning domains.

Demonstrate competency by applying theory of aseptic technique in daily OR schedules.

Demonstrate an understanding of the Surgical Technology Code of Ethics and professional conduct.

Perform at the national level on the Certified Surgical Technologist Examination and will become Certified Surgical Technologists (CST).

Demonstrate the knowledge and skills expected by employers.

Total Hours for Completion

63-69 credit hours

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