Surgical Technology

Program Level: Degrees
Department: Healthcare Sciences and Early Childhood and Family Studies
Institute: Health & Biosciences
College: SPC

What is the Surgical Technology program?

Surgical Technology will prepare students for the operating room, including the sterile field, and setting up surgical equipment, supplies, and solutions. Upon completion of the Surgical Technology Program, you will be qualified to assist the surgical team during surgery.

What will I learn?

A surgical technologist may work as a surgical scrub person, passing instruments and surgical supplies to the surgeon, assisting the RN circulating during the surgical procedure, or other areas within the operating room department. You will learn theory, surgical procedures, instrumentation, aseptic technique, and surgical equipment and supplies during your training. Through a clinical education course, you will receive valuable clinical experience in the operating suite of a local hospital. The program's goal is to prepare competent entry-level Surgical Technologists in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains.  You will be eligible to take the National Certification Examination upon completing your coursework.

What can I do with this course of study?

Surgical Technologist

What's special about the program?

The Surgical Technology Program is an Associate of Applied Science program starting in the fall semester. The Surgical Technology Program is accredited through the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).

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Information Sessions

Visit one of our Information Sessions:

SRGT Sessions will be held in person in the (CHP) Center of Health Professions, Room 328.

Type

Date

Location

Time

In Person

10/24/2024

Center for Health Professions (CHP), RM 328 

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

In Person

11/21/2024

Center for Health Professions (CHP), RM 328 

1:00 pm- 2:00 pm

In Person

1/23/2025

Center for Health Professions (CHP), RM 328 

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Contact Information

Program Director:

Marco Aguinaga, BAAS, AA, CST
Instructor 

Email: maguinaga@alamo.edu

210-486-2119
MLK Center for Health Profession (CHP),130F

Clinical Coordinator:

Nicole Williams, AAS, CST
Instructor 

Email: nwilliams143@alamo.edu

210-486-2694
MLK Center for Health Profession (CHP),130H

 

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