Program Overview

College of The Albemarle’s (COA) Surgical Technology curriculum will prepare you to assist in the care of the surgical patients in the operating room and to function as a member of the surgical team. You’ll apply theoretical knowledge to the care of patients undergoing surgery and develop skills necessary to prepare supplies, equipment, and instruments; maintain aseptic conditions; prepare patients for surgery; and assist surgeons during operations.

As a graduate of this program, you’ll be eligible to apply to take the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting’s (NBSTSA) certificate examination for surgical technologists.

Careers

Occupational Outlook Handbook

Employment opportunities include working in:

• Labor, delivery and emergency departments
• Inpatient and outpatient surgery centers
• Dialysis units and resources
• Physicians’ offices
• Central supply processing units

Accreditation

The Surgical Technology program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs upon the recommendation of Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
9355 – 113th St. N, #7709
Seminole, FL 33775
727-210-2350

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Resources

See the links below for program-specific admission requirements and other information regarding our program.

Handbook (PDF)

Admissions Fact Sheet (PDF)

HSWP Admission Comparison Grid (PDF)

Program Outcomes

ATI TEAS Information

Curriculum Guide

Associate in Applied Science in Surgical Technology Curriculum Guide (PDF)