Enroll in the Surgical Technology Degree Program

_ Hybrid / Distance Education Program _

The Associate of Applied Science in Surgical Technology (ST) is programmatically accredited by ABHES. This program prepares students to become skilled entry-level surgical technologists. Graduates will be able to work in hospitals, surgical centers, and outpatient clinics. The ST program is taught using a hybrid/blended learning environment.

Graduates will understand the vital principles and instrumentation of surgical technology. They will be capable of preparing an operating room for surgery, maintaining a sterile environment, and distributing surgical instruments during surgical procedures.

Graduates will be able to assist with preoperative and postoperative patient care, and they will be able to communicate clearly and effectively with patients, physicians, and coworkers. ST graduates will demonstrate behaviors consistent with professional standards and will meet employer expectations for an entry-level position.

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Program Overview

Surgical tech training includes prepping the operating room for surgery, maintaining a sterile environment, and distributing surgical instruments. Students will also learn about preoperative and postoperative care. In addition to the hands-on training they receive on campus, students will complete a 600 clinical hours in a real work environment.

Program Length	20 months
Total Credit Hours	60 credits hours
Clinical Internship Hours	600 hours

The program can be completed in approximately 20 months.

Accreditations

The Associate of Applied Science in Surgical Technology is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).

AIMS Education is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).

Career Outlook

Salary range in NJ is $48,970 to $96,770
10% projected job growth in NJ from 2020 to 2030
Job opportunities in hospitals and outpatient medical centers

* Salary and job outlook information come from Projections Central and the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2022). Employment outcomes are not guaranteed.

Employment Opportunities

Surgical technologists are employed in hospital operating rooms, emergency departments, ambulatory care centers, and central sterile processing departments. Some surgical techs are employed directly by surgeons in the “private scrub” role, while others work as operating room technicians.

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