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Surgical Technology Degree
Students take courses in anatomy, physiology, microbiology, pharmacology, professional ethics, and medical
terminology. Other studies cover the care and safety of patients during surgery, sterile techniques, and
surgical procedures. Technologists advance by specializing in a particular area of surgery, such as
neurosurgery or open heart surgery. They also may work as circulating technologists. Some surgical
technologists manage central supply departments in hospitals, or take positions with insurance companies,
sterile supply services, and operating equipment firms. With additional training, some technologists
advance to first assistants, who help with retracting, sponging, suturing, cauterizing bleeders, and
closing and treating wounds.
Scope of this degree
Hospitals will continue to be the primary employer of surgical technologists, although much faster
employment growth is expected in offices of physicians and in outpatient care centers, including
ambulatory surgical centers. Technological advances, such as fiber optics and laser technology, will
permit an increasing number of new surgical procedures to be performed and also will allow surgical
technologists to assist with a greater number of procedures. Surgical technologists help prepare, care
for, and dispose of specimens taken for laboratory analysis and help apply dressings. Some operate
sterilizers, lights, or suction machines, and help operate diagnostic equipment.
Leading Programs:
- Surgical Technology AAS Degree
- Certificate - Surgical Technology
- Surgical Technologist
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