Support doctors and other medical professionals as an operating room technician.
What is Surgical Technology?
Surgical technologists work under the supervision of a surgeon to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures ensuring that the operating room environment is safe; surgical equipment functions properly; and the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. Surgical technologists also possess expertise in theory and application of sterile and aseptic techniques and combine knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to facilitate a physician's performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.
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Getting Started
What are my degree, diploma, and certificate options?
How Do I Pay For This?
How Do I Apply?
Pre-Admission Conference
You only need to attend one pre-admission conference. It is recommended to bring an unofficial copy of your current transcripts with you for reference.
All meetings will be held on the Downtown campus in the Health Science Hall building (HSH), Room 269 at 9 a.m.
Dates for pre-admission Conferences can change based on scheduling conflicts, weather, and/or institutional closings.
2024-2025 Dates:
- February 7, 2025
- March 21, 2025
- April 11, 2025
2025-2026 Dates:
- February 6, 2026
- March 20, 2026
- April 10, 2026
Check with program coordinator Loretta Young for more information.
What Else Do I Need to Know?
Additional Information
Mary Beth Keffer, MS, RRT
Dean of Allied Health
Assessment Outcomes and Graduate Data
ARCSTSA/ NBSTSA Outcomes Assessment Exam (OAE) / CERTIFICATION
| Graduate Year | Graduates | Graduates that Took the Exam | OAE Pass Rate on the First Attempt |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-2013 | 8 | 7 | 83% |
| 2013-2014 | 7 | 4 | 75% |
| 2014-2015 | 8 | 8 | 50% |
| 2015-2016 | 12 | 12 | 10 of 12 - 83.5% on first attempt |
| 2016-2017 | 12 | 12 | 11 of 12 - 92% on first attempt |
| 2017-2018 | 19 | 19 | 16 of 19 - 84% on first attempt |
| 2018-2019 | 14 | 14 | 7 of 7 - 50% on first attempt |
| 2019-2020 | 17 | 17 | 12 of 17 - 71% on first attempt |
| 2020-2021 | 24 | 24 | 17 of 24 - 71% on first attempt |
| 2021-2022 | 13 | 9 | 9 of 13 - 69% on first attempt |
| 2022-2023 | 12 | 7 | 7 of 12 - 58% on first attempt |
Surgical Technology graduate full time employment rate
| Graduate Year | Graduates | Employed Prior to Graduation | Employed 1-6 Months of Graduation | Employment Percentage within 6 Months of Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-2012 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 87% |
| 2012-2013 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 100% |
| 2013-2014 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 100% |
| 2014-2015 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 100% |
| 2015-2016 | 12 | 12, and All with full scholarship opportunities | 12 | 100% |
| 2016-2017 | 12 | 10, and All with full scholarship opportunities | 12 | 100% |
| 2017-2018 | 19 | 19, and 16 with scholarship opportunities | 19 | 100% |
| 2018-2019 | 14 | 12, and 14 with scholarship opportunities | 14 | 100% |
| 2019-2020 | 17 | 14, and 17 with scholarship opportunities | 17 | 100% |
| 2020-2021 | 24 | 14, and 24 with scholarship opportunities | 23 | 96% |
| 2021-2022 | 13 | 13 | 100% | |
| 2022-2023 | 12 | 12 | 100% |
Accreditation
The Surgical Technology Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of CAAHEP.
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Students are required to take the national exam administered by the
Length of Program
You can earn an associate in applied science degree in two years if you maintain full-time status.
This information should not be considered a substitute for the KCTCS Catalog. You should always choose classes in cooperation with your faculty advisor to ensure that you meet all degree requirements. Check out the Surgical Technology Two-Year Schedule to see when classes are offered.
