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 Technology Degree
South College Nashville
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.
Associate of Science in Surgical Technology with a Concentration in Flexible Endoscope Reprocessing
For this concentration, you’ll take an additional course designed to prepare you to become a safe and competent flexible endoscope reprocessor technician. After completing this course and gaining 6 months of experience, you’ll be eligible to sit for the Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor Certification Exam offered by the Certification Board for Sterilization Processing and Distribution (CBSPD).
Associate of Science in Surgical Technology with a Concentration in Sterile Processing
For the Sterile Processing concentration, you’ll take an additional course on how to disinfect, prepare, process, store, and issue sterile and non-sterile supplies and equipment. The course also covers operating and monitoring sterilization units and processes. After completing this course, you’ll be eligible to sit for the Sterilization Processing and Distribution Technician Certification Exam offered by the Certification Board for Sterilization Processing and Distribution (CBSPD).
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Nashville, TN
Get on the path to new and exciting possibilities with South College in Nashville, TN. Our campus is conveniently located directly across from Nashville International Airport on I-40. At our facility, you can find study rooms, library resources, and modern labs. Students at our Nashville 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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