Surgical Technology
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)
Surgical technologists work under the supervision of a surgeon to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive and non-invasive surgical procedures, ensuring that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. With a range of surgical cases and the use of the most modern medical technology on a daily basis, a career in surgical technology is endlessly interesting.
WHAT IS SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY?
As highly-trained and specialized healthcare professionals, Surgical Technologists work alongside doctors and nurses to ensure optimal patient outcomes during surgical procedures. They assist in preparing patients for their surgeries and prepping the operating room for procedures from general surgery to intricate specialties like cardiac, thoracic, neurosurgery, and more.
YOU MIGHT LIKE THIS PROGRAM IF:
- Your goal is to begin a fast-paced, exciting, and life-saving career with an advanced credential (CST, Certified Surgical Technologist) and healthy employment outlook.
- Earning your degree and beginning your career in only 2 years is appealing to you.
- You’d like a college experience that includes a compact environment with small class sizes, individual advising, free tutoring, extracurricular offerings, and so much more.
The Surgical Technology Program at Plaza College is designed to provide students with the cognitive, psychomotor, and affective learning domains necessary to be employed as entry-level surgical technologists. The curriculum is designed to provide instruction in healthcare sciences, professional practice, technological science concepts and core surgical technology concepts, including equipment, instrumentation, supplies, asepsis and sterile technique, sterile processing, perioperative case management, preoperative, intraoperative, postoperative, assistant circulator duties, and surgical procedures by specialty. As the student progresses through the curriculum, classroom theory is applied to clinical practice in the operating room setting. All graduates hold a national certification credential, Certified Surgical Technologist (CST).
Our professors are subject matter experts in their fields. Throughout the program, they’ll share their knowledge with you, providing a strong foundation and hands-on experience to prepare you for a successful healthcare career.
The Surgical Technology program consists of 68 credits of Liberal Arts and Science and Surgical Technology courses. To review the total degree requirements and course sequencing for this program, please visit the College Catalog.
Applicants of this program must follow all admissions processes and procedures to be considered for admittance.
To learn about any program-specific admissions requirements, please use the “Request Info” button or attend one of our Admissions Events.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement: Due to the on-campus and/or clinical requirements of this program, students must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide documentation showing proof of vaccination during the enrollment process.
To apply to this program, please begin your Application for Admission.
If you have any additional questions, please contact the Admissions Office at 718-505-4188.
