Programs & Areas of Study

Associate's Degree: Surgical Technology

Students will gain a thorough knowledge of the principles of patient preparation and care, surgical preparation and procedures, operative technique, use of surgical instruments and equipment, and principles of asepsis (sterilization).

Upon graduation, students will have learned to apply knowledge appropriately, received extensive clinical experience in "scrubbing" and "circulating," and will be prepared to assume the full range of responsibilities associated with the profession.

The Surgical Technology programs at the Dayton, Cincinnati, Akron Area and Youngstown, Ohio, Harrisonburg, Virginia, Danville, Virginia, Indianapolis, Indiana, Lexington, Kentucky, Louisville, Kentucky, Memphis, Tennessee and Florence, Kentucky,  campuses are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA). CAAHEP's address is 1361 Park Street, Clearwater Florida 33765 and their phone number is (727)210-2350; additionally, the website is (www.caahep.org)

Career Opportunities in Surgical Technology

Surgical Technologists assist in surgical operations as a member of an operating room team under the supervision of a surgeon, registered nurse, or other medical personnel. As a surgical technologist, you can expect to be involved in all stages of the surgical process, including operating room preparation, patient transport and preparation, assisting during the surgery itself, and cleaning of the operating room after the surgery.

This program is offered at the following campuses:

In Virginia:

Danville, Harrisonburg

In Kentucky:

Florence, Lexington, Louisville

In Tennessee:

Memphis

In Ohio:

Cincinnati, Dayton Area, Akron Area, Youngstown

In Indiana:

Indianapolis

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