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Surgical Technology A.A.S. (TP)

This curriculum requires a minimum of two years of didactic and clinical experience. It offers a basic general education as well as a broad knowledge base of surgical skills to perform as an integral member of the surgical team. The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs. Upon successful completion of the program, the graduate will receive the A.A.S. and will be eligible to apply to take the certification examination given by the Association of Surgical Technologists. Surgical technologists are eligible for employment in hospitals, operating rooms, physicians' offices, surgery centers, labor and delivery, and freestanding minor surgery facilities. The curriculum has been designed to provide a transfer option for students who elect to continue studies beyond the A.A.S.

Each of the surgical technologist courses builds upon materials offered in the previous course. Students must meet prerequisites to first semester courses. A grade of C or better in each surgical technologist course must be achieved.

Admission to the program is selective. For information regarding the program and admissions, please call the Office of Admissions, Records, and Registration at the Takoma Park Campus at 240-567-1501.

Surgical Technology Certificate (TP)

This certificate curriculum is intended for licensed/certified health care professionals, graduates of accredited programs or those who are registry eligible who want to move into surgical technology careers or who wish to upgrade their skills.

The curriculum, emphasizing both didactic and clinical experience, offers a broad base of surgical skills needed by those who function as integral members of the surgical team. The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs. Upon successful completion of the program, the graduate will earn a certificate and be eligible for employment in hospitals, operating rooms, physicians' offices, surgery centers, labor and delivery, and freestanding minor surgery facilities. The curriculum provides transfer options for students who choose to continue studies toward the A.A.S. and beyond.

Each of the surgical technologist courses builds upon materials offered in the previous course. A grade of C or better in each surgical technologist course must be achieved.

For information regarding the program and admissions, please call the Office of Admissions, Records, and Registration at the Takoma Park Campus at 240-567-1501.