Associate of Science Degree (Surgical Technology)

Surgical Technologists are employed in hospitals, surgery centers, and physician's offices to deliver patient care before, during and after surgery. Skyline's program combines academic and clinical instruction that includes learning to prepare surgical instruments, passing them to the surgeon, and handling specialized equipment. Graduates are eligible to take the national certification exam for Certified Surgical Technologist (CST). The Surgical Technology Program at Skyline College is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Programs (CAAHEP). Demonstrate knowledge of surgical technology equal to an entry-level surgical technologist. Demonstrate competence in clinical skills equal to an entry-level surgical technologist. Demonstrate behavior appropriate for an entry-level surgical technologist.

Career Path

Surgical Technologists can work in Labor and Delivery rooms in hospitals and Operating rooms in hospitals, surgery centers and surgeon's offices. With additional education they can work as supervisors of Sterile Processing Units or instructors of surgical technology programs.