Surgical Technology

What is Surgical Technology?

Surgical technologists, also called operating room scrub nurses, assist in surgical operations. They work as members of a healthcare team alongside physicians and surgeons, registered nurses, and other healthcare workers. Surgical technologists prepare operating rooms, instrumentation, medications, and equipment to help doctors before, during, and after surgeries.

What are my career choices?

The surgical technologist works under medical supervision to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures. This individual works under the supervision of a surgeon to ensure that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety.

Credentials Available at SKYCTC

Additional Information

Certification Pass Rates
ARC/STSA Pass Rate Threshold= 70%

• 2016-2017 - 100%
• 2017-2018 - 100%
• 2018-2019 - 86%
• 2019-2020 - 50%
• 2020-2021 - 72%

Admission Requirements

This program has specific requirements that must be completed before acceptance into the program.

Length of Program

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

Program Accreditation Information

The Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College Surgical Technology Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Ed. Programs (CAAHEP)

Accreditation

Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees.