Surgical Technology - Associate Degree | Chippewa Valley Technical College

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Surgical Technology Overview

Give your career an adrenaline rush and check out CVTC’s Surgical Technology program. You can earn your associate degree in two years and start your career.

CVTC's surgical tech training will help you develop the following skills:

Scrub, gown, and glove before procedures
Organizing sterile supplies and equipment
Assisting surgeon and assistant don gown and gloves
Draping patients
Passing instruments and assisting with procedures
Cleaning up OR suite and transferring patients

Surgical technologists are an integral part of a team of medical practitioners who provide surgical care to patients in a variety of settings.

A surgical technologist possesses expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic techniques and combines the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation of tools and technologies to facilitate a physician's performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.

Your training will include both classroom and hands-on clinical practice. When you complete this program, you will be awarded an associate degree in surgical technology and will take the national Surgical Technologist Certification examination.

This program has an advanced placement entry option. Advanced placement is an opportunity for graduates of a related program to further their education. Learn more about advanced placement for this program.

The Surgical Technology program is a member of and accredited by the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.

Earn credit for prior learning! Do you have previous educational or work experience in the field? You could be eligible to receive credit for prior learning.

Career Opportunities

Certified Surgical Technologist

Surgical Technologist

Surgical Technician

Physical Technologist

Graduate Employers

Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota

Marshfield Clinic

Mayo Clinic Health System

Oakleaf Clinics

UW Health

Westfields Hospital & Clinic

Western Wisconsin Health

Just the Facts

	Surgical Technology 61 Credit Associate Degree
	Program Length Two Years
	Delivery Method Face-to-Face
	Program Location Eau Claire
	Start Months June

Financial Aid Eligible

Advanced Placement Available

Non-Traditional Occupation

Bloodborne Pathogens

Students in this program should be aware of the risks associated with bloodborne pathogens. Learn more.

Bloodborne Pathogens

Students entering health programs at CVTC should understand the risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens, including Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and HIV/AIDs, through saliva and blood with direct patient care as part of their education.

This exposure can be minimized or eliminated using a combination of engineering and work practice controls, personal protective clothing and equipment, training, medical surveillance, Hepatitis B vaccination, signs and labels, and other provisions.

All programs at CVTC comply with local, state, and federal infection control policies, including the use of standard precautions as stipulated by current CDC guidelines. Written policies and instructions on infection control protocol to minimize the risk of disease transmission is provided throughout the courses in the curriculum. Compliance of safety practices is evaluated throughout the students' clinical experiences to ensure a safe educational environment.

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Estimated Program Cost

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Term 1	$	1,163
Term 2	$	2,426
Term 3	$	2,395
Term 4	$	2,227
Term 5	$	2,337
Books	$	396
License, Certificate, or Credential	$	247

What are estimated program costs? Estimated Total: $11,191

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Program Outcomes

CVTC graduates are ready for the workforce. Each year, we send our graduates the Graduate Follow-Up Survey asking several questions related to employment. Here are the program outcomes and job data.

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$49K Yearly Salary

Our recent Surgical Technology graduates reported an average starting salary of $49,012.

90% Employed

90% of our recent Surgical Technology graduates got a job in the industry.

11 Regional Jobs

There are 11 job openings in the CVTC district for the Surgical Technology industry.

Transfer

Credits to Other Institutions

Should you choose to continue your education after you leave CVTC, we have agreements in place with several institutions to ensure an easy transfer.

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Program Courses

These are a few of the courses you will take in this program. Courses and the recommended sequence change from year to year; once you are enrolled in a program at CVTC you will be given a recommended course sequence that outlines what courses you should take and the order in which to take them.

You may search for available courses. If you are ever unsure of what courses to take, talk to your academic advisor. If you are looking for course information for previous years, check out our past catalogs.

Here are a few of the courses you can take in the Surgical Technology program.

Sample Courses

Fundamentals 1
Students develop skills in identifying basic instrumentation, supplies, drains, catheters, dressings, and sponges.

Surgical Procedures A
Examines the pathophysiology diagnostic interventions and surgical interventions for a variety of surgical procedures.

Fundamentals 2
Discusses care of the patient before, during, and after surgery with emphasis on surgical wounds, wound closure materials, and vital signs. Includes lecture and lab experiences.

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Our instructors are very personable. You can’t get any better than the instructors we have here. They definitely want you to succeed. I call it a little family. We’re always spending time together with study group and bowling nights.

Taylor

Surgical Technology student

Related Programs & Certificates

Whether you're looking to continue your learning to another program or to gain continuing education credit, CVTC offers a variety of learning opportunities for students.

Degrees & Diplomas

Medical Assistant, Technical Diploma

Nursing, Associate Degree

Nursing Assistant, Technical Diploma

Practical Nursing (LPN), Technical Diploma

Certificates

Cardiac Sonography

Healthcare Data Analytics

Continue Your Learning

CVTC can help you achieve your learning goals whether you are looking to advance your career or enrich your personal life.

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Program Accreditation

This Surgical Technology Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs upon the recommendation of the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting. View accreditation information.

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Admission Requirements

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Advanced Placement

This program has an advanced placement option. Eligibility for advanced placement requires students to meet additional requirements.

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