Surgical Technology majors

One of my best experiences was starting my clinical rotations and getting to put all the knowledge to good use.

Chart
Employment of surgical technologists is expected to increase 19% through 2020, about as fast as the average for all occupations. (source)

Median annual wages of surgical technologists were
$39,920 in May 2010. (source)

I believe that my Penn College degree will work for me because it will help me get a good decent paying job in a medical facility. I truly enjoy what I do.

Tara, A.A.S., Surgical Technology, 2008

Choose a degree
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

Applied Health Studies: Surgical Technology Concentration

  • health care practitioner
  • management, administration, or education
  • this program may also be used as a route of preparation for master's level studies

Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)

Surgical Technology

  • surgical suites
  • physician offices
  • ambulatory surgical centers
  • out-patient care centers

Facility Photos

The Surgical Technology program offers a variety of instrumentation for a diverse lab experience. The Surgical Technology laboratory has the capability to simulate the sterilization process, a vital part of Surgical Technology education. The Surgical Technology Laboratory has two mock operatories where students gain valuable experience prior to entering the clinical portion of the program. The Surgical Technology laboratory is equipped with four functioning surgical scrub sinks. In the laboratory setting, Surgical Technology students spend time learning the various roles of the operating room team members. The Surgical Technology mock operatories provide functioning operating room equipment and supplies. Learning surgical instrumentation is a major part of the Surgical Technology program. The surgical technologist in the scrub role is practiced under instructor supervision, in a positive learning environment. The surgical technologist in the scrub role is practiced under instructor supervision, in a positive learning environment. Video monitoring equipment in the laboratory setting provides instructors and students with the ability to visualize student performance allowing for instructor and student feedback.

News

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Other Surgical Technology Information

CST Exam Pass Rate

The National Certified Surgical Technologist’s (CST) 3-year pass rate chart compares the pass rate of Penn College first-time test takers (now required for graduation) to the national average. Read more

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