Study to earn your associate degree in surgical technology, and work to build the skills to help care for patients, prepare for surgery, keep areas sterile, and assist surgeons during surgical procedures.
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Surgical
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at South College
in Indianapolis
Surgical Technology Degree
South College Indianapolis
Program Information
Associate of Science in Surgical Technology
In our program, you’ll receive hands-on training and education for this key role. You’ll study pharmaceutical drugs, surgical procedures, and clinical care, including how to position, prep, and drape a patient.
You’ll discuss sterilization procedures, the importance of keeping surgical areas clean, and the role of microorganisms in the environment.
You’ll also focus on how to run lab tests and interpret their results. In addition to time in the classroom and our Surgical Technology lab, you’ll gain practical clinical experience in operating rooms at various hospitals and out-patient surgery centers.
Develop essential skills in:
- Surgical patient care
- Decontamination and sterile processing
- Surgery preparation and support
- Pharmaceutical drug use and effects
- Instrumentation and supply handling
South College
Indianapolis, IN
Our Indianapolis campus facility is located just north of 1-465 on the Pennsylvania Parkway in the historic Nora neighborhood. Pursue your educational goals in a bright, welcoming campus building with resources that you need to learn and grow—plus, we’re minutes away from the city’s famous Monon Trail. Students at our Indianapolis campus can also pursue career services support. Our team can help you learn to improve your job-searching abilities or polish your resume-writing and interviewing skills.
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Accreditation
South College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award degrees at the doctorate, educational specialist, master’s, baccalaureate, and associate levels. South College also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of South College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).
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