Pre- and Post-op: creating a sterile field, prepping the operating room for surgery, setting up surgical instruments, scrubbing and gowning, tearing down the operating room, post-operative patient care.
Surgery: surgically prep the point of incision, passing instruments to the surgeon, keeping track of materials used during surgical procedures.
Why PTI for Surgical Technology?
- The Surgical Technology program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Accreditation Review Committee — Surgical Technology (ARC-ST).
- Graduates can take the CST (Certified Surgical Technologist) exam.
- State-of-the-industry surgical technology lab replicates the work environment.
- Instructors who have worked or continue to work in the field understand what it takes to be successful.
- An advisory board of medical professionals guides curriculum so you learn what you need.
- An industry internship is a real confidence boost and gives you real-world experience before you graduate.
- Field trips to watch actual surgeries and observe surg techs open the door to surgical technology in action.
- A full-time Career Services department assists in internship and job placement in PA, OH, WV, and all over the U.S. We have great industry connections.
Classes
Clinical Rounds Review
Foundations of Surgery
Medical Terminology/Anatomy & Physiology/Diseases for Surgical Technology
Surgical Instrumentation
Surgical Preparation, Equipment and Supplies
Surgical Technology
Internship
Experience your major in a real-world work environment. Click here for information on our internship programs.
Where Surgical Technology Professionals Work
Most Surgical Techs work in hospitals, but other employment opportunities include:
- Ambulatory (outpatient) care centers
- Medical centers
- Private employment with a surgeon
- Product development and sales
- Research
- Traveling surgical technologists
- Veterinary facilitiess
Requirements
An interest in Surgical Technology and your high school diploma. No diploma? We accept GED recipients, too. Ask us how you can earn yours. You also need to meet specific entrance requirements for admission and pass a required background check. Schedule an appointment to meet with an admissions coordinator and take a tour.
Schedule
Just 24 months to earn your Associate in Science Degree in Surgical Technology — including your 3-month industry internship.
Tuition
Click here to check the tuition for this program.
Ask us about transfer of credit. We can review your transcript and help you transfer credits from other post secondary institutions.
