Surgical Technology
School of Health Sciences
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
- 2 mock operatories with authentic overhead surgical lights, functioning operating room tables, and a variety of surgical instrumentation
- surgical mannequins including surgical operative simulators
- 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 reference
Surgical Technology News
Surgical Technology Major Earns National Accreditation
June 2006