If you’re detail-oriented and seeking a healthcare career that places you directly in the surgical environment, pursuing Surgical Technology could be an excellent choice.
The Surgical Technology Associate of Applied Science (AAS) program prepares you to become an integral part of a medical team. At Central Coast you can get the training you need in as few as 80 weeks!
At Central Coast College, our Surgical Technology Associate of Applied Science program is designed to prepare students to enter a medical career in the healthcare industry. Surgical Technologists work to provide quality patient care through functioning in a sterile environment and assisting physicians in operating rooms for procedures performed in hospitals, outpatient surgery centers, physician’s offices and other medical facilities.
This 80-week program provides students with intensive training emphasizing anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, microbiology, pharmacology, principles of aseptic and universal precaution techniques, surgical procedures, patient care and clinical experience.
In the Surgical Technology Associate of Applied Science program, you’ll learn:
Surgical Technology AAS Program Courses Include:
Surgical Technology AAS Program Overview
Graduates from the program receive an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree upon graduation and are eligible to sit for the Tech in Surgery (TS-C) examination through the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).
A surgical technician assists in surgeries by preparing operating rooms, sterilizing equipment, and handing instruments to surgeons during procedures. They ensure a sterile environment and support patient care before, during, and after surgery, playing a critical role in the surgical team’s efficiency and safety.
Central Coast College’s Surgical Technology AAS Degree program can be completed in as few as 80 weeks.
Central Coast College’s Surgical Technology AAS Degree program is offered in a hybrid-online format. Students learn classroom theory online, while completing hands-on training in on-campus labs. All students also gain valuable experience through an externship.
Many of Central Coast College’s Surgical Technology AAS Degree program graduates go to work in hospitals, outpatient surgery centers, physician’s offices and other medical facilities. Our Career Services department provides every student with a wide range of career support services and comprehensive job placement assistance.
In Central Coast College’s Surgical Technology AAS Degree program, you’ll gain the real-world skills to provide quality patient care and assist physicians in operating rooms. Our hands-on training prepares you for the tasks employers are hiring for, and the AAS degree courses prepare you to be a more well-rounded job candidate, with courses in Psychology, Sociology, English Composition, American Government, Business Math, Critical Thinking, and Professional Development. Our Career Services department also provides every student with a wide range of support services and job placement assistance.
Graduates will receive an Associate of Applied Science, Surgical Technician degree, and will be prepared with the educational foundation to test for the Tech in Surgery (TS-C) examination through the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).
To enroll, you’ll need a high school diploma or a GED. Don’t have your diploma yet? No problem – Central Coast College offers two high school completion programs to help you get started. Submit an interest form, visit our campus, or call 831-424-6767 to get in contact with our admissions team.