Programs
Associate of Science in Surgical Technology
 

Description
The Surgical Technology program provides students with the technical ability, knowledge, and skills required for entry-level employment as a member of the healthcare team in hospital or surgical center operating rooms. Students receive training in the essentials of healthcare, surgical instrumentation, anatomy, physiology, medical language and pharmacology. Graduates will be prepared for employment as a Surgical Technologist. This Degree program is offered as a resident program a degree will be awarded upon successful completion of this program.

Students who have successfully met all educational and institutional requirements for an Associate of Science in Surgical Technology for Keiser Career College are eligible to have their names submitted to the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) to be considered as a candidate for the Certified Surgical technologist (CST) examination.

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Objectives
The Surgical Technology program will prepare students for an entry level position as a surgical technologist. Students will develop the skills necessary to meet the needs of the health care community.

• Integrate the Surgical Technology knowledge base in cognitive, affective, and psychomotor domains; demonstrate skills following established criteria, protocols and objectives in the cognitive, affective, and psychomotor domains

Prerequisites

• Have a high school diploma or G.E.D.
• Pass the entrance examination
• Background check and drug screening where applicable

Course Outline
To receive an Associate of Science in Surgical Technology, students must complete 49.0 credit hours in their major and 24.0 credit hours in General Education courses for a total of 73.0 credit hours (1824 clock hours). This degree program can be completed in 20 months (80 weeks), for full-time day students or 29 months (116 weeks) for part-time night students.