Surgical Technology
- AAS - Career Program
- Department of Nursing
You'll join the operating room team with this new associate degree
The demand for surgical technologists is growing rapidly, and Monroe Community College has responded with our newest health science program – surgical technology.
The surgical technology associate degree program at MCC will prepare you to enter the field with confidence, hands-on clinical training, and the skills you need for immediate workplace success.
Graduates will be ready to work in a variety of settings including:
- Inpatient hospital operating rooms
- Outpatient surgery centers
- Emergency rooms
- Central supply
You’ll become an important part of a team of surgeons, anesthesiologists, and registered nurses – all committed to providing a safe and sterile environment and positive patient outcomes.
The Monroe Community College Surgical Technology program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs upon the recommendation of the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.
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Student Outcome Data
Graduate Certification Pass Rate Data
Outcome: At least 70% of all first-time test takers will pass the NBSTSA Certification exam for each cohort.
- September 2022 – May 2024 = 91.6%
- September 2021 – May 2023 = 80%
- September 2020 – May 2022 = 73.3%
Student Completion Rate
Outcome: 60% of students will complete the program within 100% of the time of the stated program length.
- September 2022 – May 2024 = 57.69%
- September 2021 – May 2023 = 53.57%
- September 2020 – May 2022 = 57.69%
For Surgical Technologists, It’s Safety First
As members of the operating room team, surgical technologists work under medical supervision to help make operations safe and effective. You’ll learn how to ensure that equipment functions properly, and that operations are performed under conditions that maximize patient safety.
In addition, you’ll become an expert in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic techniques, as you gain knowledge in human anatomy, surgical procedures, and the tools and technologies physicians use in invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.
Surgical technology is evolving quickly. This field will offer you exciting new challenges as surgical procedures and medical technologies change. After you earn your associate degree and pass the national certification examination, you’ll be eligible to apply for jobs as a surgical or operating room tech.
You could start your career at employers like these:
- Highland Hospital
- University of Rochester Medical Center
- Rochester Regional Health System
- Linden Oaks Surgery Center
- Thompson Health
- Sawgrass Surgery Center
- Westfall Surgery Center
Regulations signed into New York law in July 2013, effective January 2015, require new surgical technologists to graduate from an accredited surgical technology program and pass a national certification exam.
To find out more about the Surgical Technology A.A.S. from Monroe Community College, contact the admissions office at admissions@parkviewhousebb.com or (585) 292-2200.
Please Note: Due to the competitive nature of the surgical technology program, most students will complete several required courses before beginning the four-semester sequence of surgical technology courses. Read our admissions requirements and contact the admissions office to learn more.
SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY
A.A.S. Degree - Career Program
Department:Nursing
School(s): Health Sciences & Physical Wellness
MCC Program Code: SG01
Description
The Surgical Technology program offers an Associate in Applied Science Degree. This program is designed to prepare Surgical Technologists who practice under medical supervision to facilitate safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures. The individual works as a member of the surgical team under the supervision of the circulating nurse and surgeon to ensure that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. Surgical technologists possess expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique and combine knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to facilitate a physician’s performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. Graduates of Surgical Technology programs are prepared to work in a variety of settings including inpatient hospital operating rooms, outpatient surgery centers, emergency rooms and central supply.
The curriculum leading to the A.A.S. degree is comprised of 64 credits. The program consists of liberal arts and sciences and surgical technology courses. As the student progresses through the curriculum, classroom theory is applied to clinical practice in the operating room setting. Completion of all listed course with a grade of C or higher each semester is required for advancement to the next semester. Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from clinical sites. Current CPR certification for the professional rescuer is required for courses with a clinical component (SGT 201 and SGT 202).
The program of study must be completed within five years of matriculation. Completion of all listed courses with a grade of C or higher each semester is required for advancement to the next semester. No student may progress to the next Surgical Technology course level without successful completion of all courses in the previous level. A student who fails to achieve a grade of C or better in the final semester of Surgical Technology courses will be ineligible for graduation. Completion of Medical requirements, clearance of existing health problem(s) and ability to meet essential functions (physical & mental demands) of the program, vaccination against seasonal flu, Hepatitis B, and meningitis vaccination must be met for admission and continuation in the program. Medical requirements, including PPD (or negative x-ray), proof of immunity to varicella, and immunizations, must be met throughout the duration of the program in order for the student to attend clinical. Surgical Technology is a high demand, competitive program. Readmission to the program is not automatic and is dependent on several factors. Students seeking readmission to the program (or seeking admission after unsuccessful attempts in a program at another college) should contact the Surgical Technology Program Director for information. Readmission, if approved is always on a space available basis. Current CPR Certification for two-person professional rescuer, which includes infant, child, adult, and automated external defibrillator (AED) is required for all students. Only American Heart Association, BLS for Health Care Providers (CPR & AED) (2 year) or American Red Cross Professional Rescuer (CPR & AED) (1 year) Certification is acceptable. Proof of certification must be submitted to the department at least one month prior to starting the program. Current certification must be maintained throughout the duration of program. Students need to complete any TRS or ESL courses prior to enrollment in the program. All students are required to maintain health insurance for each semester that they are matriculated in the surgical technology program. Students must provide proof of insurance prior to the start of program.
Program Learning Outcomes
1.Apply appropriate medical knowledge and terminology in the perioperative setting.
2.Demonstrate proficiency in performing the typical duties of a surgical technologist in sterile and non-sterile roles.
3.Exhibit effective critical thinking skills to achieve established surgical technology educational goals.
4.Display accountable professional behavior within the roles and competencies of the surgical technologist position.
5.Correlate physical fitness principles and practice to create a personal health and wellness plan that supports the surgical technologist role.
Employment Potential
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Requirements for Program Entrance
High School Diploma or GED
Level 7 (or higher) placement, MTH 096 with B-, MTH 104 with C, MTH 160 with C, or MTH 165 (or higher) with C. (Recommended high school course Algebra II with Trigonometry with a grade of 75 or higher)
Required Courses: High School Biology with a grade of C or better, and High School Chemistry with a grade of C or better or the equivalent MCC courses (BIO 133/132, CHE 100)
BIO 144, BIO 145 and BIO 202 grades must be no more than seven years old with a grade of 'C' to be considered when the applicant is accepted for admission into the Surgical Technology program.
Distribution Requirements | Credit Hours |
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FIRST SEMESTER: (Fall) | |
BIO 144 Human Anatomy and Physiology I (grade of C or higher required) | 4 |
MTH 160 Statistics I (grade of C or higher required) | 3 |
HIM 104 Medical Terminology (grade of C or higher required) | 3 |
SGT 100 Introduction to Surgical Technology (grade of C or higher required) | 4 |
SGT 110 Foundations of Surgical Technology (grade of C or higher required) | 1 |
Total | 15 |
SECOND SEMESTER: (Spring) | |
BIO 145 Human Anatomy and Physiology II (grade of C or higher required) | 4 |
ENG 101 College Composition (grade of C or higher required) OR ENG 200 Advanced Composition (grade of C or higher required) | 3 |
SOC 210 Introduction to Global Studies (grade of C or higher required) OR PHL 210 Democracy and Human Rights (grade of C or higher required) | 3 |
SGT 101 Surgical Pharmacology and Anesthesia (grade of C or higher required) | 2 |
SGT 102 Principles and Practices in Surgical Technology (grade of C or higher required) | 5 |
Total | 17 |
THIRD SEMESTER – (Summer) | |
BIO 202 Microbiology (grade of C or higher required) | 4 |
PHL 103 Introduction to Ethics (grade of C or higher required) | 3 |
Total | 7 |
FOURTH SEMESTER: (Fall) | |
BIO 235 Pathophysiology (grade of C or higher required) | 3 |
SGT 201 Surgical Procedures (grade of C or higher required) | 10 |
Total | 13 |
FIFTH SEMESTER: (Spring) | |
SGT 202 Specialty Surgical Procedures (grade of C or higher required) | 10 |
SGT 210 Professional Issues and Certification for Surgical Technology (grade of C or higher required) | 2 |
Total | 12 |
TOTAL CREDITS | 64 |
Students must complete BIO and SGT courses following the semester sequence; BIO courses may be previously completed.
Revised 06/04/2024