Surgical Technology - Associate's Degree

The Surgical Technology program prepares students for employment in a variety of positions in the surgical field. This program provides learning opportunities which introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and technical knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. In addition, the program provides opportunities to upgrade present knowledge and skills or to retrain in surgical technology. Graduates of the program receive a Surgical Technology Associate of Applied Science Degree and are qualified for employment as Surgical Technologists as well as eligible to sit for the Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) examination through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)

Program Information for Students and Parents

• Will this pathway require an additional year of college after high school graduation? Yes
• Will this pathway exceed their 30 hours of Georgia Student Finance Commission (Dual Enrollment) funding? Yes
• Dual Enrollment (DE) Hours Required for the Pathway: 72
• Age Requirements for the Pathway: 16 at the start of clinicals
• Class Size: 10
• How many students will be admitted per high school in Houston County? 2
• Number of Clinical Hours Earned: 540
• Are prerequisites required? Yes. Students must take DE Biology 2113 and 2114 as a junior to be eligible for this program.