Programs

Associate of Occupational Science Degree


Surgical Technologists help prepare the operating room by setting up instruments, equipment, drapes, and sterile solutions. They assist with patient preparation and transport patients to the OR. During surgery, they assist in surgical procedures, operate sterilizers, lights, suction machines, and diagnostic equipment.


Surgical Technology is more than just passing instruments. As a surgical technologist, you are a vital part of the operating room.
The Surgical Technology program teaches both theoretical and clinical skills. After classroom training, you will placed in a clinical environment for on-the-job training.


Upon successful completion of the program, you will receive an Associate of Occupational Science Degree in Surgical Technology, the preferred educational model for entry-level practice, according to the Association of Surgical Technologists.* You will also be eligible to sit for the certification examination administered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.


Program Courses:

  • General Introduction to Surgical Technology
  • Microbiology
  • Surgical Techniques I/II
  • Surgical Procedures I/II
  • Operating Room Fundamentals
  • Patient Care/Case Management
  • Clinical Orientation
  • Clinical Practicum (Hands-on Training) I/II
  • Anatomy and Physiology I/II
  • Pharmacology I/II
  • Pathophysiology
  • Concepts in Science
  • Intro to College Mathematics
  • Psychology
  • Medical Law and Ethics
  • Written Communication
  • Career Planning

Length of Program

The Associate of Occupational Science Degree in Surgical Technology program takes approximately 20 months to complete.


Accreditation

ACC is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools.


ABHES (www.abhes.org)


In addition, our Associate of Occupational Science Degree in Surgical Technology program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org)


Campuses

Program available at the LA Campus, OC Campus and Ontario Campus.


Requirements

Each program has entrance requirements. While this may seem scary, our admissions team is there to help you succeed through every step of the process – including the entrance exams. Everyone worries about tests – just remember that thousands of ACC grads made it through the process on the way to the same change you are starting today.
Some of the admissions requirements include:

  • Must be at least 18 or have a parent of guardian’s signature
  • Must have a high school diploma or the equivalent
  • Must score a 150 or higher on the CPAt entrance evaluation/exam

Be sure to consult with an Admissions Representative to get all the information on admission to the Surgical Technology program.

* AST Recommended Standards of Practice, last amended May 2001.

 



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Programs

Associate of Occupational Science Degree


Surgical Technologists help prepare the operating room by setting up instruments, equipment, drapes, and sterile solutions. They assist with patient preparation and transport patients to the OR. During surgery, they assist in surgical procedures, operate sterilizers, lights, suction machines, and diagnostic equipment.


Surgical Technology is more than just passing instruments. As a surgical technologist, you are a vital part of the operating room.
The Surgical Technology program teaches both theoretical and clinical skills. After classroom training, you will placed in a clinical environment for on-the-job training.


Upon successful completion of the program, you will receive an Associate of Occupational Science Degree in Surgical Technology, the preferred educational model for entry-level practice, according to the Association of Surgical Technologists.* You will also be eligible to sit for the certification examination administered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.


Program Courses:

  • General Introduction to Surgical Technology
  • Microbiology
  • Surgical Techniques I/II
  • Surgical Procedures I/II
  • Operating Room Fundamentals
  • Patient Care/Case Management
  • Clinical Orientation
  • Clinical Practicum (Hands-on Training) I/II
  • Anatomy and Physiology I/II
  • Pharmacology I/II
  • Pathophysiology
  • Concepts in Science
  • Intro to College Mathematics
  • Psychology
  • Medical Law and Ethics
  • Written Communication
  • Career Planning

Length of Program

The Associate of Occupational Science Degree in Surgical Technology program takes approximately 20 months to complete.


Accreditation

ACC is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools.


ABHES (www.abhes.org)


In addition, our Associate of Occupational Science Degree in Surgical Technology program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org)


Campuses

Program available at the LA Campus, OC Campus and Ontario Campus.


Requirements

Each program has entrance requirements. While this may seem scary, our admissions team is there to help you succeed through every step of the process – including the entrance exams. Everyone worries about tests – just remember that thousands of ACC grads made it through the process on the way to the same change you are starting today.
Some of the admissions requirements include:

  • Must be at least 18 or have a parent of guardian’s signature
  • Must have a high school diploma or the equivalent
  • Must score a 150 or higher on the CPAt entrance evaluation/exam

Be sure to consult with an Admissions Representative to get all the information on admission to the Surgical Technology program.

* AST Recommended Standards of Practice, last amended May 2001.

 



download PDF brochure

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