Surgical Technology Associate Degree Program

Become a critical healthcare team member as a surgical technologist.
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Program Type

Associate Degree

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Delivery Method

On Campus

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Course Length

Approximately
18 months

Program Objective

This associate degree program will give you the hands-on skills, professional behavior and knowledge necessary to work as an outstanding entry-level surgical technologist. This role is vital to a surgical team, which includes surgeons, anesthesiologists and registered nurses. Classes address patient care before, during and after surgical procedures.

All Locations

Find this program at one of the following Pima Medical Institute campuses.

Careers in Surgical Technology

When you’re a Pima Medical Institute student, you get access to our Career Services team—here for you when you need extra help with finding the right job opportunities, building a resume, strengthening your interview skills or just looking for general guidance.

Clinical Externships

At Pima Medical Institute, most programs allow students to work in their field through clinical externships—a chance to be mentored by full-time professionals and interface with real patients.

In addition to real-world experience, clinical externships offer students resume-worthy opportunities, letters of recommendation from supervisors and sometimes job placement directly after graduation.

Program Outline

Learn more about the courses in this program.

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Semester I

BIO 122
Anatomy and Physiology I
CCM 141
Communications
CMT 121
Medical Terminology
MTH 131
Math Applications
SUR 121
Introduction to Surgical Technology

Semester II

BIO 132
Anatomy and Physiology II
BIO 141
Microbiology
SUR 131
Surgical Patient Care
SUR 141
Principles of Surgical Technology
SUR 155
Surgical Lab I

Semester III

SUR 201
Surgical Pharmacology and Anesthesia
SUR 211
Endoscopic Principles and Procedures
SUR 221
Basic Surgical Procedures
SUR 225
Surgical Lab II

Semester IV

SUR 231
Advanced Surgical Procedures
SUR 241
Clinical Preparation
SUR 245
Professional Development
SUR 255
Surgical Lab III

Semester V

SUR 265
Certification Preparation
SUR 275
Clinical Practicum

Interested In Starting This Program?

Find out more about our Admissions Requirements or view our How to Apply page.

Success Is Within Reach

We are truly invested in making sure our students succeed.

Leah Elswick
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“I am grateful Pima Medical placed me in a prestigious hospital for my clinical site because the experience enabled me to get a job quite quickly. I am currently working at a plastic surgery center. My goal down the road is to get back to a hospital setting where I can work with the Da Vinci surgery robot, something I find fascinating. If you’re looking for a fast-paced career where you can test yourself or a career with a lot of possibilities for growth and specialty paths, the Surgical Technology program at Pima Medical would be a great fit for you. “

Leah Elswick, Surgical Technology Graduate

Pima Medical Blog

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Disclosures And Accreditations

Start Your Future as a Surgical Technologist