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Surgical Technology
Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
Why choose Surgical Technology?
- Surgery can be stressful for patients. The trained surgical technologist is an important member of the surgical team, providing pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative care and making the patient’s experience more positive.
- A great career for those with strong communication and teamwork skills as well as attention to detail and safety protocols.
- Get the training needed to confidently work in a supporting role in the exciting world of surgery.
For the average patient the prospect of surgery can be stressful. Trained surgical technologists make the patient’s experience more positive while providing pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative care. The surgical technologist is also an important member of the surgical team.
Applications are now open for the Surgical Technology Associate in Applied Science (AAS) program with courses starting in fall 2024.
Applications are now open for the Surgical Technology Associate in Applied Science (AAS) program with courses starting in fall 2024.
Program Locations
Marshfield Campus
2600 West 5th Street
Marshfield, WI 54449
Delivery:
In Person
Daytime
Full-Time or Part-Time
16-Week Classes
Length of Program: Two Years
Credits: 61
Start Dates: Fall
Start at any time or campus by taking general education courses.
What You'll Learn
The Surgical Technology program at Mid-State prepares graduates to work as part of the surgical team in operating rooms, providing proper handling and use of equipment, assisting the surgeon during procedures, and ensuring patient safety. Students learn skills and techniques used in sterile processing.
Training encompasses both classroom and lab instruction. You will gain clinical hands-on experience in surgery, ambulatory centers, sterile processing, and other related areas. After successful completion of the program and certification exam, you will be a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST).
Outcomes
- Apply health care and technological science principles to the perioperative environment.
- Maintain principles of sterile technique in the surgical environment.
- Provide a safe, efficient, and supportive environment for the patient.
- Prepare the patient, operating room, and surgical team for the preoperative phase.
- Perform intraoperative case management in the scrub role.
- Perform postoperative case management.
- Function as an ethical, legal, and professional member of the health care team as determined by governing bodies.
Employability Skills
- Behave Responsibly: Ethical Behavior, Self-Responsibility, Conflict Resolution, Collaboration
- Communicate Effectively: Writing, Technical Documentation, Listening, Speaking, Interpersonal Communication, Reading
- Critical & Creative Thinking: Inquiry, Evidence Collection, Analysis, Reasoning, Reflection (Metacognition)
- Cultural, Social, & Global Awareness: Global Awareness, Social & Cultural Awareness, Social Responsibility
- Use Appropriate Technology: Use of Technology, Confidentiality, Security, Digital Civility
Learn more about employability skills at Mid-State.
Estimated Entire Program Cost
Cost based on the 2024/25 academic year.
- Tuition & Fees: $10,223.17
- Books: $1,630.34
- Supplies, Uniforms, and/or Exams: $0
- Total Estimated Cost: $11,853.51
Financial Aid Eligibility
This program is eligible for full Financial Aid
Cost of Attendance
Learn more about Cost of Attendance, an estimated budget that includes categories of expenses a student can expect to incur while attending.
This course has options available to receive credit for prior learning (CPL) or work experience.
| Catalog# | Title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10512125 | Intro to Surgical Technology | 4 | |
| 10512126 | Surgical Tech Fundamentals 1 | 4 | |
| 10512127 | Exploring Surgical Issues | 2 | |
| 10501101 | Medical Terminology | 3 | |
| 10806177 | General Anatomy & Physiology | 4 | |
| Term Total | 17 Credits | ||
| Catalog# | Title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10512128 | Surgical Tech Fundamentals 2 | 4 | |
| 10512129 | Surgical Pharmacology | 2 | |
| 10512130 | Surgical Skills Application | 2 | |
| 10806197 | Microbiology | 4 | |
| 10801136 | English Composition 1 | 3 | |
| -or- | 10801195 | Written Communication | 3 |
| Term Total | 15 Credits | ||
| Catalog# | Title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10512131 | Surgical Interventions 1 | 4 | |
| 10512132 | Surgical Technology Clinical 1 | 3 | |
| 10512133 | Surgical Technology Clinical 2 | 3 | |
| 10809172 | Introduction to Diversity Studies | 3 | |
| -or- | 10809166 | Introduction to Ethics: Theory and Application | 3 |
| -or- | 10809196 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| 10801198 | Speech | 3 | |
| -or- | 10801196 | Oral/Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| Term Total | 16 Credits | ||
| Catalog# | Title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10512135 | Surgical Technology Clinical 3 | 3 | |
| 10512136 | Surgical Technology Clinical 4 | 3 | |
| 10512142 | Surgical Interventions II | 4 | |
| 10809198 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 | |
| -or- | 10809188 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| Term Total | 13 Credits | ||
| Program Total | 61 Credits |
Instructors
NANCY DUPEE, AAS
Nancy earned her associate in applied science from Mid-State Technical College and is a Certified Surgical Technologist and Certified First Assistant. Her experience includes over 16 years as a clinical coordinator and assisting in lab preparation in the Surgical Technologist program at Mid-State.
“Being a teacher has many rewards, especially the pride I feel when each student has completed the program and walks across the stage to receive their much-deserved diploma.”
Careers
- Surgical Technologist (Clinical Setting, Operating Room, and Ambulatory Surgery Center)
- Vascular/Cath Lab Surgical Technologist
- Surgical Technologist (Dermatology/ MOHS Surgery)
- Surgical Technologist (Oral Surgery)
- Dermatology Technician
- GI Technician
- Ophthalmic Assistant
- OB Technologist (Birth Center)
Fast-Track
High school students are eligible to enroll in this program and all courses required. Learn more about Mid-State Fast-Track.
- Accreditation Information
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The goal of this program is to prepare entry-level Surgical Technologists who are competent in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains to enter the profession.
The Mid-State Technical College Surgical Technology program is accredited by the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA), under the auspices of:
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
9355 113th St. N, #7709 Seminole, FL 33775 • 727.210.2350 • www.caahep.org - Accreditation Outcomes
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Outcomes Assessment Exam (CST Exam)
Reporting Year Academic Year Mid-State Pass Rate 2024 2023-2024 56% *ARC/STSA Exam Pass Rate Threshold is 70%
- Additional Resources
Take the Next Step
“The Surgical Technology program took me out of my comfort zone and moved me into what I am doing now. It was the key to my success.”
AMY SEGALLE
GRADUATE
Choose Your Path
Career pathways help you take your education one step at a time to maximize your investment and make college fit your life. Earn a credential and start using it in the workforce. Continue with another stack of related courses to gain a more advanced diploma or degree. Explore this program’s pathway in the graphic below. For an even quicker first step to a degree or diploma, check out our short-term certificates.
Transfer • Dual Credit • Credit for Prior Learning
