Classes are held five days per week in the classroom or clinical setting as scheduled. This degree program is comprised of theory and clinical experience. The theory includes courses in the basic and advanced sciences and related subjects. The correlated clinical instruction stresses manual dexterity in using surgical instruments, the application of aseptic technique, and safe patient care.
Emphasis is placed on medical ethics and legal considerations.
Graduates will be proficient in advanced patient care and participate in first assistant practicum. Program graduates will be eligible to take the national certification examination. Students in the Surgical Technology Program must maintain a grade point average of 2.0 or better each quarter to progress in this program of study.