The St. Cloud Technical and Community College (SCTCC) Surgical Technology program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs.

The Surgical Technology Program prepares surgical technologists to function as part of the operating room team by handing instruments to the surgeon during various surgical procedures. They are also familiar with other activities such as patient care, preparation of supplies and instruments, and decontamination.

The curriculum includes classroom, laboratory and clinical experiences. Clinical experience is provided at area hospitals. This clinical experience includes the following surgical areas: general surgery; orthopedics; plastics; obstetrics; genitourinary; eye, ear, nose, and throat; cardiovascular; and neurological. Students also spend time in the instrument room, central supply, recovery room, and with unit support personnel.

Personal qualities of patience, manual dexterity, and the ability to work under stress and to stand for long periods of time are necessities in this field. This profession does require some lifting.

Process

Additional Program Information is available from this webpage on the left-hand side including the Admissions Process for the programs, Program Faculty Information, and other important program related information.  Please review all of the program information on the Program Admissions link.  This is a professional education program and you will be expected to display personal responsibility and understanding of the requirements of the program and profession.  If you still have additional questions, please attend an information meeting and learn more about applying to the program and what types of jobs this education can lead towards.

Informational Meeting

All students interested in the Surgical Technology Program should sign up for an informational meeting. The meeting is held once a month and offers those interested in the program a chance to meet faculty, tour the Mock Operating Room/Lab and receive all the information needed to be considered for the program. This is also where the program application will be handed out. This application is in addition to the college application. The meeting dates can be found in our Informational Meetings calendar here.