Program Information
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Location: Downtown Milwaukee Campus
- Pathway: Healthcare
- Program Code: 10-512-1
- Offering: In-class
- Degree Type: 2-Year Degree (Associate)
- Start Dates: August/January
About the Surgical Technology Degree
Description
Surgical technologists work under direct supervision to facilitate safe, effective invasive surgical procedures. You will learn the application of sterile and aseptic technique to help ensure that the operating room environment is safe and equipment functions properly. Graduates are eligible to write the certification examination given by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting to become a Certified Surgical Technologist.
Entry-level positions are available in operating rooms and ambulatory surgery facilities.
This program features exploratory courses that count toward a credential. Contact an MATC advisor for information.
Additional program details: Surgical technologists possess expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique, and combine the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures and implementation tools and technologies to facilitate a physician’s performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. They work to ensure that the operating room environment is safe, the equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety.
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Detailed Program Information
2021-22 Curriculum
| Course | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIOSCI-177 | General Anatomy and Physiology ‡ * | 4 |
| BIOSCI-179 | Advanced Anatomy and Physiology ‡ (or) BIOSCI-201 Anatomy and Physiology 1 ‡ and BIOSCI-202 Anatomy and Physiology 2 ‡ |
4 |
| BIOSCI-197 | Microbiology ‡ | 4 |
| ENG-195 | Written Communication (or) ENG-201 English 1 ‡ |
3 |
| PSYCH-199 | Psychology of Human Relations (or) Any 200-level PSYCH course |
3 |
| SOCSCI-172 | Introduction to Diversity Studies (or) Any 200-level SOCSCI course |
3 |
| HEALTH-101 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| SURGT-125 | Introduction to Surgical Technology ‡ | 4 |
| SURGT-126 | Surgical Technology Fundamentals 1 ‡ | 4 |
| SURGT-127 | Exploring Surgical Issues ‡ | 2 |
| SURGT-129 | Surgical Pharmacology ‡ | 2 |
| ENG-197 | Technical Reporting (or) Any 200-level ENG or SPEECH course |
3 |
| SURGT-128 | Surgical Technology Fundamentals 2 ‡ | 4 |
| SURGT-130 | Surgical Skills Application ‡ | 2 |
| SURGT-137 | Surgical Tech Clinical Practice 1 ‡ | 4 |
| SURGT-140 | Surgical Interventions 1A ‡ | 2 |
| SURGT-138 | Surgical Tech Clinical Practice 2 ‡ | 4 |
| SURGT-139 | Surgical Tech Clinical Practice 3 ‡ | 4 |
| SURGT-141 | Surgical Interventions 1B ‡ | 2 |
| SURGT-142 | Surgical Interventions II ‡ | 4 |
|
TOTAL CREDITS |
65 |
* Taken prior to first-semester courses.
‡ Prerequisite required.
Program curriculum requirements are subject to change.
This Associate in Applied Science program will transfer to one or more four-year institutions.
Current MATC students should consult their Academic Program Plan for specific curriculum requirements.
Search for available classes now (link) to see course descriptions, class times and locations.
Already a student? You can visit Self-Service (link) and choose Student Planning to register for classes.
Important Dates
Fall Start: Petition for program in February
Spring start: Petition for program in September
Deadlines and important dates can be found on:
Cost & Aid Deadlines
Also, you can find dates and deadlines on the MATC Calendar
Program Outcomes
- Apply healthcare and technological science principles to the perioperative environment
- Maintain principles of sterile technique in the surgical environment
- Provide a safe, efficient, and supportive environment for the patient
- Prepare the patient, operating room and surgical team for the preoperative phase
- Perform intraoperative case management in the scrub role
- Perform postoperative case management
- Function as an ethical, legal, and professional member of the healthcare team as determined by governing bodies
CST Exam Results
|
GRADUATION DATE |
STUDENTS TAKING/PASSING EXAM |
PASS RATE |
|---|---|---|
|
5/2017 |
10/5 |
50% |
|
12/2017 |
3/3 |
100% |
|
5/2018 |
6/4 |
67% |
|
12/18 |
6/5 |
83% |
|
5/2019 |
6/5 |
83% |
|
12/2019 |
8/6 |
75% |
|
5/2020 |
8/7 |
88% |
|
12/2020 |
8/7 |
88% |
Career Outlook
Entry-level positions are available in operating rooms and ambulatory surgery facilities. For career information, visit www.arcstsa.org.
Possible Careers
Surgical TechnologistSurgical Assistant
Central Service Technician
Admission Requirements
This program admits students through a petition selection process.
Learn more about the petition process
The following are required for admission:
- HP-A2 pre qualifying exam
- C+ or higher in the following courses:
- NATSCI-177* or NATSCI-201* and 202*
- NATSCI-197*
- Fall Start: Petition for program in February
- Spring start: Petition for program in September
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Accreditation
This program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education
Programs (CAAHEP), 9355 - 113th Street N, #7709, Seminole, FL 33775; 727-210-2350
caahep.org/Students/Program-Info/Surgical-Technology.aspx
Accreditation is based on recommendation of the Accreditation Review Committee on Education in Surgical Technology.
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