Train for an In-Demand Career as a Surgical Tech
From routine to life-saving medical procedures, Austin Community College’s Surgical Technology Program prepares you to assist in surgeries. You’ll learn the fundamentals of the surgical environment, surgical equipment preparations, handling specimens, and operating room procedures. The Surgical Technology Program is designed to prepare entry-level surgical technologists who are competent in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains to enter the profession. Students can complete an associate degree to take the national certification exam.
The Surgical Technology Program at ACC is a special admissions program with limited availability. Students preparing for the program should select “General Studies in Pre-Health Sciences” as their major on the application. Because requirements may change, consult the program website to confirm current requirements. Admission to the college does not guarantee entrance into a particular course or program of study.
Accreditation
The Surgical Technology Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) (29355 113th Street N, #7709, Seminole, FL 33775; 727-210-2350; www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Accrediting Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA) (19751 E. Mainstreet, Suite 339, Parker, CO 80138; 303-694-9262; www.arcstsa.org).
Career & Salary Information
Surgical technologists can find careers in nearly every healthcare setting—including hospital operating rooms, outpatient care centers, surgical centers, and veterinary hospitals.
Awards & Program Maps
Choose the Award Path That’s Right for You
ACC offers stackable credentials. Certificates prepare you for a career change or career advancement and often include credits that count toward associate degrees. Associate degrees further increase your employability and help you build a strong foundation for university transfer. Learn about credential options.
Explore awards and follow the program maps below to stay on track.
| Program | Award Type | Award Title | Award Plan | Program Map | Optional Mode | Catalog Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surgical Technology | Associate of Applied Science Degree | Surgical Technology | Award Plan | Program Map | PCSUT |
Academic Department Contacts
| Academic Program | First Name | Last Name | Phone | Department Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surgical Technology | Melanie | Jecker | Call | Send Email | Visit Website |
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Note: Bachelor’s Degree, Health Sciences, and other specialty programs may not appear in the Program Of Interest selection area. Use the Request for Information links on those pages to contact those program administrators.