Surgical Technology
Surgical Technology Associate of Applied Science DegreeIf accepted to the program please note, there will be a seminar held December 12th 9:00am -1:00pm here on campus. Attendance is MANDATORY, no exceptions! Important, if you do not attend the seminar, your spot will be forfeited. You will be contacted by US mail with location details, if you are accepted. Be sure your mailing address on file with the school is correct.
Program Overview
The Surgical Technologist is a critical member of the patient care team, responsible for a wide variety of duties, including preparing the patient for surgery, assisting the surgeon and other operating room personnel. The
Surgical Technology Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree is designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to participate effectively in the perioperative environment.
Program Delivery Methods
Hybrid, online, traditional in-class courses and hands-on training in state-of-the-art labs on Saint Paul College campus, St. Paul, MN
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Career Settings
- Hospitals
Surgery Centers
Transfer Pathways
Saint Paul College has a transfer articulation agreement between the following program and post-secondary institution for the baccalaureate degree program listed below.
Surgical Technology AAS Degree
- BA Individualized Studies, Metropolitian State University
- BS Healthcare and Human Services Management, Saint Mary's University-Twin Cities Campus
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Additional Benefits
Most surgical technologists work in hospitals. Employment of surgical technologists is projected to grow 15 percent from 2014 to 2024, much faster than the average for all occupations. Advances in medical technology have made surgery safer, and more operations are being done to treat a variety of illnesses and injuries.
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