Prepare for a new career sooner than you think
Want to train for a meaningful health care career? Surgical technologists assist surgeons and nurses during life saving operations, help care for and transfer patients, and most importantly, ensure the surgical field is sterile before, during, and after procedures.
In Surgical Technology you get to work alongside surgeons, physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals. As a Surgical Technologist, you’ll help prepare operating rooms, equipment, and assist medical professionals during surgeries. Using an understanding of fundamentals and routines for procedures, Surgical Techs help to ensure procedures are performed efficiently and effectively.
Have A Meaningful Impact Through Your Work
The Surgical Tech program focuses on preparing students to learn skills such as sterile field preparation, field maintenance, surgeon assistance, and patient care. The Surgical Technology Associate program is offered at 14 Concorde campuses,
Get Started, Train for a Career as a Surgical Technologist
Do you aspire to a career supporting physicians, nurses, and patients in an exciting, fast-paced work setting? Have you been searching for a surgical technology school near you that offers real-world training to equip you to pursue a career in surgical technology? Then consider Concorde’s Surgical Technology Associate Degree program.
**Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics 2022-2032 projected job demand https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/surgical-technologists.htm#tab-6 Projections are national. Local job market demand may vary.
Curriculum
Concorde's Surgical Technology Curriculum is Hands-On Career Focused Education
Concorde puts you in the center of the surgical tech field through coursework and hands-on learning experiences that challenge you as you would be challenged in a real-world work setting in this field.
Surgical Technologist Critical Skills & Knowlege
- Patient Care: Pre, During and Post Procedure
- Sterile Field Preparation
- Passing Instruments, Supplies & Equipment to Surgeons
- Surgical Field Maintenance
- Surgeon Assistance
Surgical Technology Program Outcomes
Concorde believes it is important that students make an informed decision when investing time and money into a health care career focused education. To help you in considering whether Concorde's Surgical Technology program could fit your needs, please click on the following link to find campus-specific outcome information about the Surgical Technology programs in:
Career Outlook
Surgical Technology is Projected to Experience Positive Growth Demand
As demand rises for preventative and responsive surgical care, so should the need for trained surgical professionals including surgical technologists who can:
- Prepare patients for procedures and care for them post surgery
- Sterilize and manage supplies, instruments, equipment and facilities
- Assist surgeons during procedures
- Work efficiently alongside other health care providers from surgeons to nurses to anesthesiologists to administrators
Financial Aid
As part of our commitment to your success, Concorde ensures that you have access to comprehensive information and guidance in navigating the financial aid process. Concorde offers financial aid and scholarship programs to those who qualify.
Accreditation
Accreditation and licensure are an important part of an academic institution’s operation. Visit our Accreditations and Licensure page for more details about our accreditations and licensure.
CAAHEP: Initial Accreditation
The Surgical Technology program is initially accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), 9355 113th St N, #7709, Seminole, FL 33775; 727-210-2350; https://www.caahep.org, as recommended by the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA), 19751 East Mainstreet, Suite #339, Parker, CO 80138; 303-694-9262; https://www.arcstsa.org.
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- Kansas City, MO
- Memphis, TN
- Orlando, FL
- San Antonio, TX
- San Bernardino, CA
CAAHEP: Accredited
The Surgical Technology program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), 9355 113th St N, #7709, Seminole, FL 33775; 727-210-2350; https://www.caahep.org, as recommended by the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA), 19751 East Mainstreet, Suite #339, Parker, CO 80138; 303-694-9262; https://www.arcstsa.org.
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- Aurora, CO
- Dallas, TX
- Grand Prairie, TX
- Jacksonville, FL
- Miramar, FL
- Portland, OR
- Tampa, FL
ABHES: Accredited
The Surgical Technology program is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES), 6116 Executive Blvd., Suite 730, North Bethesda, MD 20852; www.abhes.org.
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- Aurora, CO
- Dallas, TX
- Jacksonville, FL
- Memphis, TN
- Miramar, FL
- North Hollywood, CA
- Orlando, FL
- Portland, OR
- San Antonio, TX
- San Bernardino, CA
FAQ
Surgical Technology Program FAQ
Frequently asked questions and answers.
According to BLS.gov, the surgical technologist job field from 2022 to 2032 is projected to grow by 5%. As Surgical Technology continues to improve and advance, surgical procedures are increasingly common.
**Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics 2022-2032 projected job demand https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/surgical-technologists.htm#tab-6 Projections are national. Local job market demand may vary.
Concorde incorporates real-world training and off-site clinical experiences in our programs. Students are expected to interact in and out of the OR aiding surgeons, nurses and other care professionals.
The online Surgical Technology degree completion program is designed for surgical technologists who have completed an approved surgical technology diploma program, wishing to advance their education by earning an associate degree.
Students may complete this program fully-online in as few as 8 months. For details please visit the Concorde Kansas City campus catalog.
*The online surgical technology associate degree completion program coursework is delivered by and degree conferred by Concorde's Kansas City campus.
Surgical Technology Program FAQ
Frequently asked questions and answers.
According to BLS.gov, the surgical technologist job field from 2022 to 2032 is projected to grow by 5%. As Surgical Technology continues to improve and advance, surgical procedures are increasingly common.
**Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics 2022-2032 projected job demand https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/surgical-technologists.htm#tab-6 Projections are national. Local job market demand may vary.
Concorde incorporates real-world training and off-site clinical experiences in our programs. Students are expected to interact in and out of the OR aiding surgeons, nurses and other care professionals.
The online Surgical Technology degree completion program is designed for surgical technologists who have completed an approved surgical technology diploma program, wishing to advance their education by earning an associate degree.
Students may complete this program fully-online in as few as 8 months. For details please visit the Concorde Kansas City campus catalog.
*The online surgical technology associate degree completion program coursework is delivered by and degree conferred by Concorde's Kansas City campus.