Degree Overview
The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Surgical Technology program is designed to prepare students for entry-level roles in the field of surgical technology. Surgical Technologists play a critical role in the operating room, assisting surgeons, nurses, and other team members to ensure safe and efficient surgical procedures.
The curriculum includes coursework in surgical anatomy and physiology, aseptic techniques, surgical instrumentation, and the sequence of surgical procedures. Students also gain hands-on experience in maintaining sterile environments, preparing operating rooms, and handling surgical equipment.
Surgical Technologists, also known as scrubs or surgical operating technicians, work under the supervision of surgeons and nurses to support patient care during surgery. They are responsible for ensuring that instruments and equipment are sterile, organized, and readily available to the surgical team.
Through ECPI’s year-round accelerated schedule, students can earn their Associate degree in Surgical Technology in as little as 18-months.
ECPI University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, and master’s degrees. ECPI University also offers credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels.
