Degree Type: Associate of Applied Science Degree, AAS, Certificate, CER
Pathway: Health Sciences
PPSC’s Surgical Technology program prepares you to become a key member of the surgical team, working closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nurses. You’ll prepare the operating room, set up instruments, and assist during surgery by passing tools and sterile supplies. Our mission is to create skilled and marketable health care professionals. This career pathway opens doors in the health care field, with many technologists advancing to roles like surgeon, surgical nurse, or anesthesiologist.
Our program trains you for an exciting career in various surgical settings, including
hospital operating rooms, sterile processing, labor and delivery, ophthalmology, cardiovascular,
plastics, orthopedics, and more. After successfully completing the program, you’ll
be eligible to take the National Certification Exam for Surgical Technology, administered
by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA). Passing
this exam allows you to practice as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST).
Surgical Technologists may be known by various titles, such as scrub tech, operating
room technician, surgical assistant, or instrument technician. This role involves
diverse tasks across the patient care spectrum. For more career information, visit
the Colorado Labor Market and search for surgical technologist.
This four-semester program develops the knowledge and skills for an entry level job as a Surgical Technologist. Graduates of this program are prepared to take the national certification examination for surgical technology once accreditation approval from CAAHEP has been received.
The Sterile Processing Technology program is designed to prepare individuals for a crucial role in healthcare environments, focusing on the cleaning, sterilization, and assembly of surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies.
We offer both an Associate of Applied Science degree and a certificate where you'll get hands-on experience in clinical and office tasks. You’ll learn key skills like drawing blood, running lab tests, and caring for wounds. Plus, you’ll work with patients, building the confidence you need to succeed in any healthcare setting.
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Train for a fulfilling career in healthcare with the Radiologic Technology program! Our program provides the foundational knowledge and skills you need to apply to the UCHealth School of Radiologic Technology – Memorial Hospital program. As a graduate of this collaborative program, you’ll become a vital part of the healthcare team, performing essential diagnostic imaging procedures like X-rays, MRIs, and CT scans.
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