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A.S. Surgical Technology

Put your meticulous attention to detail to work in the operating room. As a surgical tech, you’ll play a key role in hospitals by assisting in surgeries and supporting the surgical team. Our CAAHEP-accredited A.S. in Surgical Technology gives you a well-rounded mix of classroom, lab, and hands-on clinical experience, preparing you for the Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) exam. By the time you graduate, you’ll be fully equipped to step into the operating room with confidence.

Locations: Louisville
Format: On campus + clinicals

Est. time to completion:

18–21 months*

Credit hours:

92

Cost per credit hour:

$470

Personalized attention

Small classes mean more focused learning.

Hands-on learning

Get real-world ready with labs and clinical experience.

CAAHEP accredited

This degree adheres to the education standards of the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs.

A.S. Surgical Technology

Curriculum

Overview

Surgical tech students will study key areas like patient care before, during, and after surgery; aseptic techniques; surgical procedures; and how to handle sterilization, infection control, and surgical instruments.

Courses

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SUR 100
Introduction to Surgical Technology
6 credits
SUR 174
Surgical Anatomy & Physiology
4 credits
SUR 178
Surgical Pharmacology
4 credits
SUR 199
Microbiology for Surgical Technologists
6 credits
SUR 200
Surgical Techniques
6 credits
SUR 201
Surgical Procedures I
14 credits
SUR 202
Surgical Procedures II
14 credits
SUR 301
Professional Issues
2 credits
SUR 102
Orientation to Surgical Technology
4 credits
MED 172
Anatomy and Physiology I—MED
4 credits
MED 173
Anatomy and Physiology II—MED
4 credits
MED 176
Medical Terminology—MED
4 credits
MED 211
Health and Safety Techniques—NDT
4 credits
ENG 101
Composition I
4 credits
ENG 102
Composition II
4 credits
MTH 115
College Mathematics
4 credits
PSY 214
Introduction to Psychology
4 credits
For course descriptions, see our Course Catalog.

Financial assistance

Financial assistance is available to those who apply and qualify. Talk with us to see if Federal Student Aid, scholarships, transfer credits, employer assistance, loans and grants, or military discounts are available to you.

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Included in your tuition

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24/7 tutoring
Uniforms
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*Time length for program completion will vary depending upon the number of courses taken per term, developmental courses when required, transfer credit accepted, lack of continuous enrollment, etc.

The Surgical Technology is part of Sullivan University’s College of Allied Health.

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