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Concorde's New ST Degree Completion

Concorde Staff

Concorde Staff

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Updated September 23, 2016. The information contained in this blog is current and accurate as of this date.
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The world of health care is changing and evolving even faster than the world itself. As technology changes and new techniques and medications are created, it forces practitioners in all health care fields to become more advanced in their education and skill set. As a result, more and more employers, especially hospital settings, where care is most acute, are requiring higher levels of education when hiring new associates.

To serve this latest requirement, Concorde is offering its newest program, an online Surgical Technology Degree Completion Program.

Concorde's Surgical Technology Completion Program is for a surgical tech who wishes to advance from a diploma to an Associate of Applied Science degree. This online healthcare career training program is offered 100 percent online, so you can complete coursework on your schedule and work around your busy work and life schedules. Concorde Online uses Canvas technology - an online learning management system that makes it easy to stay on track in your education.

Comprehensive coursework, experienced instructors

The program consists of nine courses - ranging from English Composition I, to Anatomy & Physiology, to General Psychology, to Surgical Technology Professional Concepts. A total of 60 semester credit hours is required for completion of the course. However, students who qualify for the course, upon verification of entrance requirements, are granted 32 semester credit hours at the beginning of the program.

Our instructors are experienced and seasoned in the online learning environment. All instructors for the general education courses hold at least a master's, and many have a more advanced degree.

"We require this not only for accreditation purposes, but also because we want to ensure our students receive the highest quality education by experts in their field," said Nikki Fox-Bolte, Concorde's Dean of Online Operations.

Changing with the Surgical Technology times

The Surgical Technology Degree Completion program at Concorde helps you achieve your career aspirations while also serving your family and community through your dedicated service to improving health care in your community on the front lines of surgical support.

"The completer program is more about professional and transitional changes within the field," Fox-Bolte said. "Students learn skills to help in management positions, current practices in the field and the most current safety and regulation practices."

Staying competitive in a growing field

Surgical tech jobs are projected to grow at a higher-than-average rate 15 percent through 2024, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The field continues to grow because of advances in technology, contributing to an increase in surgical procedures. You'll be fully equipped and prepared to work in a variety of settings that include hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, satellite surgery centers, physicians' offices and laser centers.

Also, by earning your Associate's degree, you now would be able to share your knowledge with others by teaching ... maybe even with Concorde!

Are you a certified Surgical Technologist looking to advance your education to an Associate of Applied Science degree? Have you been searching for a school where you can earn that degree quickly and conveniently? Then, it's time you consider Concorde's Surgical Technology Degree Completion program!

Take The Next Step Towards a Brighter Future

Interested in learning more about our Surgical Technology program? We have a Concorde representative ready to talk about what matters most to you. Get answers about start dates, curriculum, financial aid, scholarships and more!

  1. Program length may be subject to change dependent on transfer credits and course load. Please refer to current course catalog for more information. Concorde does not guarantee admittance, graduation, subsequent employment or salary amount.

  2. Professional certification is not a requirement for graduation, may not be a requirement for employment nor does it guarantee employment.

  3. Financial aid is available to those who qualify but may not be available for all programs. Concorde does not guarantee financial aid or scholarship awards or amounts.

  4. Clinical hour requirements and delivery may vary by campus location and may be subject to change. Concorde does not guarantee clinical site assignments based upon student preference or geographic convenience; nor do clinical experiences guarantee graduation, post-clinical employment or salary outcomes.

  5. Registration and certification requirements for taking and passing these examinations are not controlled by Concorde, but by outside agencies, and are subject to change by the agency without notice. Therefore, Concorde cannot guarantee that graduates will be eligible to take these exams, at all or at any specific time, regardless of their eligibility status upon enrollment.

  6. Externships are a non-paid in-person learning experience, whose length and location may be subject to change. Concorde does not guarantee externship placement, graduation, post-externship employment or salary outcomes.