Surgical technologists provide care to patients before, during, and after surgeries, and support to surgeons and first assistants.

The Surgical Technology program at Gaston College prepares you for this vital role in hospitals and other health care facilities.

Surgical Technology

Become part of the surgical team

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Surgical technologists help doctors and first assistants during surgeries. Responsibilities include preparing the operating room, sterilizing and arranging surgical equipment, readying the patient for surgery, and maintaining a sterile environment throughout the procedure. The expectation of the Surgical Technology Program of Gaston College is to prepare entry-level Surgical Technologists who are competent in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains to enter the profession.

Strong Job Prospects

The job market for surgical technologists is growing, and graduates of the Gaston College Surgical Technology program will benefit from the College’s partnerships with local hospital systems.

Earn Your Degree and Be Ready for Board Certification

With class size limited to a maximum of 15 students, you’ll have the optimum learning experience.

The twenty-one month associate degree program is full-time, with in-person daytime classes and clinical experience.

Students of programs accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) are required to take the national certification exam administered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) within 30 days prior to or after graduation; however, Surgical Technology students at Gaston College will take the national certification exam prior to graduation.
 

Associate of Applied Science

The application window will open from October 1st through March 1st each year. The link to the application will be posted below.

Surgical Technology, A.A.S (A45740)

Contact

For Gaston College admissions questions, please contact:
Admissions
[email protected]
704-922-6232

For program specific questions, please contact:

Kimberly Holman
Surgical Technology Program Director
[email protected]
704-922-6487