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Plan of Study
(Courses by Semester)Surgical Technology
Long Term
Students will apply theoretical knowledge to the care of patients undergoing surgery and develop skills necessary to prepare supplies, equipment, and instruments; maintain aseptic conditions; prepare patients for surgery; and assist surgeons during operations.
Employment opportunities include labor/delivery/emergency departments, inpatient/outpatient surgery centers, dialysis units/facilities, physicians' offices, and central supply processing units.
Students of Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredited programs are required to take the national certification exam administered by the National Board on Certification in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) within a four week period prior to or after graduation.
The Surgical Technology program at Durham Tech is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Programs (CAAHEP).
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
9355 113th St. N. #7709
Seminole, FL 33775
727‐210‐2350
www.caahep.org
Students of Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredited programs are required to take the national certification exam administered by the National Board on Certification in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) within a four week period prior to or after graduation.
View certification and graduate placement statistics for the Surgical Technology diploma program. Statistics for the Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree program will be provided as soon as they become available.
How to Apply
Program applications are accepted until July 1.
- Before you Apply
View the Admissions Checklist and Essential Skills form. Attend a mandatory information session. They are listed in the Upcoming Events section below during the application period.
- Apply to the College
New students who are not currently enrolled at Durham Tech should apply to the College using the Health Tech Students then Steps to Apply.
- Apply to the Program
Prerequisites must be completed before applying to the program. Review the Admissions Checklist. Apply to the Surgical Technology program during the application period using the online Health and Wellness Admissions Application.
