Surgical Technology

Programs

Associate in Applied Science Degree

Students enrolled in the Surgical Technology program will take courses that will allow them to learn about surgical operations; and understand tasks such as making incisions, placing clamps, and closing surgical sites. Students will work with state-of-the-art equipment and have hands-on experiences through the program.

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What You Can Do

Surgical technologists typically prepare operating rooms for surgery; sterilize equipment and make sure that there are adequate supplies for surgery; prepare patients for surgery, such as washing and disinfecting incision sites; help surgeons during surgery by passing them instruments and other sterile supplies; count supplies, such as surgical instruments, to ensure that no foreign objects are retained in patients; and, maintain a sterile environment to prevent patient infection.

Jobs

Surgical Technologist
Surgical Assistant

Earning Potential

Example: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook at, Surgical Assistants and Technologists : Occupational Outlook Handbook: : U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (bls.gov)

Modes of Instruction
Learn more about the modes of instruction offered at John A. Logan College.

Program Details

STP 2021

FIRST YEAR – FALL SEMESTER

BIO 205	Anatomy & Physiology I	4
ALH 217	Medical Terminology	3
MAT 104	Mathematics for Applied Health	3
STP 121	Introduction to Surgical Technology	3
		13

FIRST YEAR – SPRING SEMESTER

BIO 206	Anatomy & Physiology II	4
STP 122	Principles & Practices	7
STP 127	Pharmacology for Surgical Technology	3
		14

FIRST YEAR – SUMMER SEMESTER

ENG 101	English Composition I OR ENG 113 Professional Technical Writing	3
STP 123	Surgical Procedures I	2
STP 125	Clinical Rotation I	2.5
		7.5

SECOND YEAR – FALL SEMESTER

BIO 226	General Microbiology	4
STP 225	Surgical Procedures II	5
STP 226	Clinical Rotation II	5
		14

SECOND YEAR – SPRING SEMESTER

COM 115	Speech OR COM 116 Interpersonal Communication	3
STP 227	Surgical Procedures III	5
STP 228	Clinical Rotation III	5
		13

Total Hours for Degree

61.5

The Surgical Technology Program is a minimum of 61.5 credit hours. Please use our Tuition and Fees page to calculate your approximate cost.

*Students will be responsible for additional classroom materials and tools.

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The Surgical Technology Program is accredited by:
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
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The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), by recommendation of the Accreditation Review Committee on Education in Surgical Technology. Graduates of the accredited Surgical Technology program will sit for the National Certifying Exam for Surgical Technologists. It is administered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA), which is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA). Successful completion of this exam confers the title of Certified Surgical Technologist (CST).

John A Logan offers a seamless transfer to the next step in your educational journey for many of our programs. Our academic programs prepare you for what you will need to transfer to a four-year college or university. When you have selected the college where you would like to transfer, it is important to review their specific admission and course requirements. John A Logan College has many articulation agreements with various colleges.

Transfer Planning – John A. Logan College (jalc.edu)

Coming fall 2024 semester.