Surgical Technician Schools

New York University Surgical Technician – The Surgical Technology Program at NYU's Langone Medical Center is a one-year program designed to train individuals to be certified surgical technicians. Working closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and registered nurses at a world-class academic medical center, students gain the experience and education needed to work in operating rooms, delivery rooms, and surgi-centers. Surgical technician degrees offered by New York University include:

• Surgical Technology Certificate

MiraCosta College Surgical Technician – One of only four community colleges in California to offer a surgical technology program, MiraCosta College is ahead of the pack. This program trains students to work closely with surgeons, keeping equipment running smoothly and ensuring a safe operating environment for patients. Surgical technician degrees offered by MiraCosta College include:

• Associate of Arts in Surgical Technology

• Certificate of Achievement: Surgical Technology

University of Tennessee Surgical Technician – Though the University of Tennessee itself does not offer a surgical technology program, it is the official training site for the program in surgical technology at Tennessee Technology Center at Knoxville. Here, students have access to education and training in a well-respected hospital while earning a career-starting certificate in as little as a year. Surgical technician degrees offered by the University of Tennessee include:

• Surgical Technology Diploma

Bluegrass Community & Technical College Surgical Technician – Bluegrass Community & Technical College gives students in the Lexington, KY, area the opportunity to become a skilled surgical technician. This program combines classroom instruction with hands-on clinical experience for a thorough education ranging from basic sciences and patient care to aseptic techniques and surgical procedures. Surgical technician degrees offered by Bluegrass Community & Technical College include:

• Associate of Applied Science in Surgical Technology

• Surgical Technology Diploma

St. Philip's College Surgical Technician – St. Philip's College, a part of Texas' Alamo Colleges community college system, offers a one-year surgical technology program, training students in theory as well as surgical practice, with clinical experience in the operating suite of local hospitals. This program will ready students for the National Certification Exam. Surgical technician degrees offered by St. Philip's College include:

• Surgical Technology Certificate

Association of Surgical Technologists – Established in 1969, the AST is a national organization representing surgical technologists and surgical assistants. Member benefits include publications, advocacy, and tools and discounts for continued education and certificate renewal.