Diploma in Surgical Technology

College/School: Brookline College

The surgical technology program is designed to provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills required to practice in the operating room environment. The surgical technologist is an integral part of the operating room team. Surgical technologists work under the supervision of a surgeon and an operating room nurse to ensure that the operating room environment is safe, equipment is functioning properly and that during the operative procedure all team members are maximizing patient safety. Students study topics that include hospital organization, safety and legal issues, anatomy and physiology, aseptic technique, surgical procedures.

Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will have acquired the skills required for entry-level positions in a variety of settings.

**Graduates of the Surgical Technology Program from Brookline College are not eligible to take the National Certification Exam offered through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) organization.

Program Description

College/School: Brookline College
Category: Surgical Technologist
Degree: Career Diploma
Language: English
Accreditation: Accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) to award Diplomas, Associate Degrees, and Bachelor Degrees.