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Surgical Technology
Become an integral part of an O.R. team, providing care to patients before, during, and after surgery.
Surgical Technology
Associate of Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.)
From procedures and protocols to specialty instrumentation, surgical technologists master it all.
And they do it under pressure – with ease and efficiency. Thanks to 900+ hours of hands-on training in technology-driven surgical labs and through clinical experiences, you’ll perfect it too.
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Surgical Technology (A.A.S.)
Master tools and techniques in specialized learning labs equipped with a high-tech video monitoring system and instrumentation for all types of surgical procedures.
Applied Health Studies, Completion (B.S.)
Students who have earned an associate’s degree from Penn College in surgical technology are eligible to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Applied Health Studies.
Minors & Immersions
Pair a minor with any bachelor's degree, or an immersion with any bachelor's or associate's degree.
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Think Penn College might be a good fit for you? Make plans to visit and discover what hands-on learning is all about.
Oct 7
Undergraduate Open House
Saturday, October 7 8:30 AM - 3 PM
Nov 5
Undergraduate Open House
Sunday, November 5 8:30 AM - 3 PM
Pre-College Programs
Define your future
There are lots of ways to explore your future across all types of majors from nursing to culinary.
Explore tomorrow
- Stay and learn on campus over your summer break
- Explore a variety of career options
- Experience our hands-on approach to education
- Earn up to $2,000 in Penn College scholarships
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Penn College News
09.19.2023
Penn College celebrates National Surgical Technologists Week
Students in Pennsylvania College of Technology’s surgical technology major are joining hospitals and colleges throughout the country in observing National Surgical Technologists Week, Sept. 17-23. National Surgical Technologists Week has been celebrated since 1984 by the Association of Surgical Technologists to honor those who work in the field.
08.23.2023
Online health care degree 'great steppingstone' to leadership posts
Considering leadership positions in health care? Penn College's flexible – and 100% online – program may be the perfect match. Designed around a student's schedule and featured in a new YouTube video, the Healthcare Leadership & Administration bachelor's program will prepare you for advanced roles in the field you love.
04.13.2023
Inaugural ‘Rotorfest’ takes flight at Penn College
With eyes on the sky and a wide range of career options, Pennsylvania College of Technology’s emergency management & homeland security major staged its inaugural Wildcat Rotorfest on April 11.