Surgical Technology AAT (Plancode: SUESTAPT)
Associate in Applied Technology
Program Details
The Surgical Technology program prepares students to function in cooperation with the surgeon and nurses in the operating room performing duties that are vital for the safety and care of surgical patients. Students must have knowledge and skills in surgical aseptic techniques for preparation and use of materials during a surgical procedure. Students also must be able to relate to patients and other people in the field. Using reasonable judgment when working in emergency surgical situations is required. At the completion of the program, students will be able to accept the responsibility expected of the surgical technologist as a beginning staff employee in the operating room. Prior to graduation, students will sit for the National Certifying Examination for Surgical Technologists for qualification as a certified surgical technologist (CST).
Surgical Technology AAT (Plancode: SUESTAPT) Pathways
Pathways listed below are for the catalog year 2026-2027. Maps for previous years are available on each pathway page. What is a catalog year?
Learning Outcomes
Learning outcomes help you work towards your educational goals.
- Ensure a sterile environment while preparing an operating room for surgical procedures.
- Ethically adhere to healthcare policy and standards when performing the duties of a surgical technologist to ensure safe patient care.
- Function collaboratively, as a member of a health care team as appropriate for a surgical technologist.
- Perform the duties of a surgical technologist within the recognized scope of practice in an operating room setting.