Surgical Technology
Breuder Advanced Technology & Health Sciences Center, Rm. W241 · (570) 326-3761, ext. 7444
Surgical Technologists are allied health professionals who are a vital part of the surgical team and provide surgical care and expertise to patients. While demand varies among communities, the forecast for employment in the surgical technology area is one of rapid growth. Surgical technologists find employment in hospitals, outpatient care centers, ambulatory surgical centers, physician offices, dentist/oral surgeon offices, and central processing areas.
Pennsylvania College of Technology’s Surgical Technology program prepares you to take the national certification exam in surgical technology, to enter the workforce, and to continue your education.
Program highlights
- distinctive surgical environment, which includes two operating room suites and support service areas
- interactive video and recording equipment
- exceptional laboratory student to instructor ratio (at the most 6:1)
- small classes
- extensive hands-on clinical experiences
- faculty with over 50 years of combined experience and knowledge
- in-classroom computer access
Accreditation
The Penn College Surgical Technology major is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (www.arcstsa.org);
- Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
- 35 East Wacker Drive, Suite 1970
- Chicago, IL 60601-2208
- (312) 553-9355