Surgical Technology
Associate in Applied Science
Prepare for a rewarding career in healthcare with our Surgical Technology program. Certified Surgical Technologists assist surgical teams in hospitals and outpatient surgical centers. Our AAS program prepares students to sit for the Surgical Technology Certification exam offered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting which is recognized by the State of New Jersey. Healthcare partners in the community provide the clinical practice experience required in the program.
Graduates can pursue employment immediately after graduation and will be eligible for job titles such as surgical technologists/technicians, operating technicians, organ and tissue procurement technician, sterile processing, and surgical technology educator.
60
Total Credits
Competitive Salary
Rapidly Growing Career
Clinical Practice Experience
What Jobs Can I Get?
You can get some entry-level jobs right after graduation. Others will require additional training.
Assist in operations, under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, or other surgical personnel. May help set up operating room,…
Assist in operations, under the supervision of surgeons. May, in accordance with state laws, help surgeons to make incisions and…
Prepare, sterilize, install, or clean laboratory or healthcare equipment. May perform routine laboratory tasks and operate or inspect equipment.
What Will I Learn?
Graduates will be able to:
- Identify the role of the entry-level surgical technologist as a member of the surgical team.
- Integrate the knowledge of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, microbiology, and instrumentation in the preparation and participation in scheduled surgical procedures.
- Apply the concepts of sterile and aseptic techniques in the perioperative setting.
- Perform within the scope of practice and legal responsibilities of the entry-level surgical technologist.
- Demonstrate the skills required of the entry-level surgical technologist to perform effectively in a variety of surgical procedures.
General Education:
In addition to the program-specific outcomes listed above, students completing the Associate degree programs are required to demonstrate proficiency in the General Education learning outcomes. Specific outcomes may vary by program; please refer to the program requirements below.
Questions? Contact Us:
Amanda Carrasco MS, CST
Coordinator of the Surgical Technology Program
(973) 341-1615
[email protected]
Total Credits for Degree: 60
| First Semester | 15 Credits |
|---|---|
| BS 103 Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| COL 103 College Success | 2 |
| EN 101 Composition I | 3 |
| HIM 104 Medical Terminology | 3 |
| Choose a Math* | 3 |
| Second Semester | 15 Credits |
|---|---|
| BS 104 Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| ENS 106 Public Speaking | 3 |
| SC 201 Basic Pharmacology | 1 |
| SU 101 Introduction to Surgical Technology w/ lab | 5 |
| SU 105 Surgical Procedures Lab | 2 |
| Third Semester | 16 Credits |
|---|---|
| BS 203 Microbiology | 4 |
| BS 205 Physiology of Disease | 3 |
| SU 112 Surgical Procedures I | 3 |
| SU 118 Clinical Practicum I | 6 |
| Fourth Semester | 14 Credits |
|---|---|
| PS 101 Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| SU 206 Surgical Procedures II | 3 |
| SU 207 Clinical Practicum II | 6 |
| SU 220 Surgical Technology Seminar | 2 |