Surgical Technology Associate in Science Degree Program

Surgical Technologists are employed in hospitals, surgery centers, and physician's offices to deliver patient care before, during, and after surgery. Skyline's program combines academic, didactic, laboratory, and clinical instruction that includes learning to prepare surgical instruments, passing them to the surgeon, and handling specialized equipment for various general and advanced surgical procedures. Graduates of the program are eligible to take the national certification exam for Certified Surgical Technologist (CST).

The program is 4 semesters long, or 1.5 years. Students take courses in the fall, spring, and summer terms. This is a full-time, daytime program, so all courses are scheduled during the workweek (Mondays - Fridays from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm). For more information about the course schedule please visit the College website https://skylinecollege.edu/surgicaltechnology/.

CERTIFICATION ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Surgical Technology Program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).

The Surgical Technology Associates Degree program at Skyline College is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Accrediting Review Council on Education Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (www.arcstsa.org).

CAAHEP CONTACT INFORMATION:

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
25400 U.S. Highway 19 North, Suite 158
Clearwater, FL 33756
Telephone: (727) 210-2350
Fax: (727) 210-2354
Email: mail@caahep.org

Website: www.caahep.org

ADMISSION PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS:
Admissions to the Surgical Technology Associates of Science Degree program, is through special application only.

Students are admitted into the program only once each year through an application and selection process. The program is 4 semesters long, or 1.5 years, and begins in the Fall term and concludes when students have successfully completed all core required and general education coursework and the required number of clinical hours and cases. The Surgical Technology Program Special Application Form is available on the Skyline College Surgical Technology website (https://skylinecollege.edu/surgicaltechnology/). Please see special application for submission dates. NOTE: Applicants who have previously applied to the program, and wish to reapply, must submit new application materials.

Selection of students is based on criteria approved by the Skyline College Administration and consistent with State regulations. For further information on the Surgical Technology Program, please call (650) 738-4310 or (650) 738-4314.

Admission to the Surgical Technology Associates of Science Degree Program requires the following minimum entrance requirements:

• High school diploma or GED
• Human Anatomy equivalent to BIOL 250
• Medical Terminology equivalent to HSCI 484
• Microbiology equivalent to BIOL 240
• Completion of 19 units of General Education coursework prior to starting the program

Prior to starting classes, students admitted to the program are required to complete and provide documentation of:

• A satisfactory physical examination
• A clean drug test
• Immunization records verifying freedom of communicable disease
• A social security referenced background check

Please note: CAAHEP has mandated that as of August 2021, all persons graduating from an accredited Surgical Technologist program must graduate with a minimum of an Associate's Degree.

Communication in the healthcare setting is vital to effective patient and colleague interaction. The AS Degree requires completion of Composition English (ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000E), and Statistics (STAT C1000) or any college level math course. It is advised to complete these requirements prior to application for the program.

Credit may be given for previous comparable coursework. A minimum grade of "C" or better is required in all Surgical Technology courses and prerequisites.