Degree Type: Associate of Applied Science Degree, AAS
Pathway: Medical Sciences
More Options: Classroom Based
Program Length: 4 Semesters
Location: Center for Healthcare Education and Simulation
Transferability: Transferable
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A Surgical Technologist is a pivotal member of the operating room team and this career requires a committed attitude and a certain set of patient centered qualities from those who practice in this profession. The Surgical Technology Program prepares you for an exciting career in a wide range of surgical settings, offering opportunities in hospital operating rooms, sterile processing, labor and delivery, ophthalmology, cardiovascular, plastics, orthopedics and many other specialties.
Students who successfully complete the PPSC Surgical Technology Program are able to than sit for the National Certification Exam for Surgical Technology given by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA). You can practice under the credentials of Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) upon passing the exam.
Job Types
Surgical Technologists have many different job titles such as scrub tech, operating
room technician, surgical assistant or instrument technician. This is a very diverse
job that does many tasks across the patient care setting.
For more career information, visit the Colorado Labor Market and search for surgical technologist.
Below are a few examples of the classes you may take on your educational journey. Once you gain your degree you will be a competent, educated and marketable allied health professional.
This course examines the basics and theory of surgical practice and skills.
This course covers the basics of surgical pharmacology including the metric system, pharmacological theory, surgical drugs and aspects of anesthesia.
This course reviews general, obstetric/gynecological, orthopedic and other surgical procedures.
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Exhibit mastery of surgical and technical skills.
Display professional behaviors and leadership in a health care environment.
Communicate effectively and professionally with other allied health team members, family and patients.
Explain and implement best patient care practices.
BIO 2101 - Human Anatomy & Physiology I with Lab SC1 4 Credit Hour(s)
ENG 1031 - Technical Writing I CO1 3 Credit Hour(s) or ENG 1021 - English Composition I CO1 3 Credit Hour(s)
MAT 1120 - Math for Clinical Calculations 3 Credit Hour(s) or MAT 1140 - Career Math 3 Credit Hour(s
PSY 2440 - Human Growth & Development SS3 3 Credit Hour(s)
Recommended basic skills courses are
College Quantitative Literacy
MAT 1120 - Math for Clinical Calculations 3 Credit Hour(s) or MAT 1140 - Career Math 3 Credit Hour(s)
Recommended basic skills courses are
College Reading & Writing Literacy
ENG 1031 - Technical Writing I CO1 3 Credit Hour(s) or ENG 1021 - English Composition I CO1 3 Credit Hour(s) or ENG 1022 - English Composition II CO2 3 Credit Hour(s)
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