Surgical Technology

What is Surgical Technology?

Surgical technologists work under the supervision of a surgeon to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures ensuring that the operating room environment is safe; surgical equipment functions properly; and the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. Surgical technologists also possess expertise in theory and application of sterile and aseptic techniques and combine knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to facilitate a physician's performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.

What are my career options?

A few examples of workplaces in your local area:

• Hospitals
• Outpatient surgery centers

What are my degree, diploma, or certificate options?

Associate Degree in Applied Science

• Associate Degree Surgical Technology (Pathway 1)

***BIO 118 - Microbes and Society, will only be offered during Spring semesters***

Additional Resources

• Selective Admission Points

WKCTC Trainings

• HIPAA Training Information
• Bloodborne Pathogens Training Information
• Visit CastleBranch

Pre-Admission Conference Dates

• Wednesday, September 21, 2022
• Monday, November 21, 2022
• Thursday, January 26, 2023
• Tuesday, March 28, 2023
• Thursday, April 20, 2023

All conferences will be held at 4:00 p.m. in the Allied Health Building, room E108.  You must attend a pre-admission conference and submit all required paperwork by May 1st of a year to be considered for admission to the fall class of that same year.

Accreditation / Program Success

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) - 9355 - 113th St. N, #7709, Seminole, FL  33775, (727) 210-2350

Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA) - 6 West Dry Creek Circle, Suite 110, Littleton, CO 80120, (303) 694-9262

National Board of Surgical Technologists and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) - 6 West Dry Creek Circle, Suite 100, Littleton, CO 80120, (800) 707-0057

Association of Surgical Technologists (AST) - 6 West Dry Creek Circle, Suite 200, Littleton CO, 80120,  (800) 637-7433

Licensure Pass Rate

• Outcome Assessment Exam pass rate for the class of 2016-2017 was 83%.
• Outcome Assessment Exam pass rate for the class of 2017-18 was 100%.
• Outcome Assessment Exam pass rate for the class of 2018-19 was 88%.
• Outcome Assessment Exam pass rate for the class of 2019-20 was 78%.
• Outcome Assessment Exam pass rate for the class of 2020-21 was 100%.
• Outcome Assessment Exam pass rate for the class of 2021-22 was 100%.

Length of Program

You can earn an associate in applied science degree in two years if you maintain full-time status.

This information should not be considered a substitute for the KCTCS Catalog. You should always choose classes in cooperation with your faculty advisor to ensure that you meet all degree requirements.

Field Licensure Requirements

In addition to completing the program, students must pass the national certification exam to become registered. State licensure is required in some states. CPR certification at healthcare provider level, proof of immunizations, background checks, and drug screens are required after a student is admitted and prior to starting the first semester of the program.