Surgical Technology

Program Description

Surgical technologists are allied health professionals who are an integral part of the team of medical practitioners providing surgical care to patients in a variety of settings.

The surgical technologist works under medical supervision to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures. This individual works to ensure that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety.

A surgical technologist possesses expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique and combines the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to facilitate a physician’s performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.

The clinical case requirement for program completion includes a minimum of 120 cases.

The Surgical Technology program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) in cooperation with the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA). ARC/STSA is sponsored by the Association of Surgical Technologists, the American College of Surgeons and the American Hospital Association, 1361 Park Street, Clearwater, FL 33756, 727-210-2350.

Statewide Salary Range for Recent Graduates

$30,000 $39,330

Approximate Costs

• $122.20 per credit (resident)
• $183.30 per credit (out-of-state resident)
• *Online students are not charged out-of-state fees.

Program Outcomes

• Apply health care and technological science principles to the peri-operative 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 health care team as determined by governing bodies.

Career Opportunities

• Surgical Technologist Scrub Role
• Central Supply Technologist
• Surgical Technologist/Private Scrub
• Second Assisting Technologist (with additional education Surgical First Assistant)
• Laser/Endoscopic Technologist
• Tissue/Organ Procurement
• GI Technologist
• OB Technologist

Program Applications

Applications for admission to the Surgical Technology program will continue to be accepted until further notice. Please check our Application Deadlines for periodic updates.

Entrance Scores

Admission Process

• Submit the college admission application.   
• Submit the $30 one-time fee.   
• Submit high school and other official college transcripts.   
• Take the college assessment test (ACCUPLACER, ACT or other). The ACCUPLACER assessment can be taken at MPTC.   
• Meet with Admissions to discuss order of courses and prerequisites (required for this program).   
• Health Requirements need to be met and a Criminal Background Check is required.   
• Check with Admissions if any additional steps are required.   

Please visit the Admissions page for general information.