Surgical Technology

Graduates of the Surgical Technology program are entitled to an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree and are eligible to sit for the national certification examination administered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA). Those students passing the certification exam are allowed to use the title Certified Surgical Technologist.

800.707.0057

3 West Dry Creek Circle
Littleton, CO 80120

The Surgical Technology program operates under the standards of the Accreditation Review Committee on Education in Surgical Technology

303.694.9262

19751 East Mainstreet, Suite #339
Parker, CO 80138

The Collin College Surgical Technology program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs.

727.210.2350

9355 - 113th St. N, #7709
Seminole, FL 33775

Employment Within 6 Months of Graduation

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Physical Standards:

1. Ability to bend and stoop; able to stand and/or sit for long periods of time in one location with minimum/no breaks
2. Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds to assist moving patients
3. Ability to refrain from nourishment or restroom breaks for periods up to 6 hours or more
4. Demonstrate sufficient visual ability enough to load a fine (10-0) suture onto needle holders with/without corrective lenses and while wearing safety glasses
5. Demonstrate sufficient peripheral vision to anticipate and function while in the sterile surgical environment
6. Hear and understand muffled communications without visualization of the communicator’s mouth/lips within 20 feet
7. Hear activation/warning signals on equipment
8. Ability to detect odors sufficient to maintain environmental safety and patient needs
9. Manipulate instruments, supplies and equipment with speed, dexterity and good eye-hand coordination
10. Ambulate/move around without assistive devices
11. Able to assist with and/or lift, move, position and manipulate the patient who is unconscious with or without assistive devices

Communication/Comprehension standards:

1. Communicate and understand fluent English both verbally and in writing, including health care information in order to communicate effectively with surgeons and staff to assure patient safety
2. Exhibit social skills necessary to interact effectively with surgeons, patients, families, Co-workers and supervisors of the same or different cultures such as respect, politeness, tact, collaboration, teamwork and discretion

Mental/Attitudinal standards:

1. Possess short and long term memory sufficient to perform tasks such as, but not limited to, mentally tracking surgical supplies and performing anticipation skills intra-operatively
2. Able to make appropriate judgment decisions
3. Demonstrate the use of positive coping skills under stress
4. Demonstrate calm, appropriate and effective responses, especially in emergency situations
5. Exhibit positive interaction skills during patient, staff and faculty interactions

Visit the Surgical Technology, AAS page to view course sequencing and to review course descriptions. Please note that the first semester starts in summer.

Costs are estimated and are subject to change. Visit the Tuition and Fees page for more information.

• In-Program Tuition (Not Including Pre-Requisites):
  • Collin County Residents: $2,777 + Lab Fees
  • Texas Out-of-County Resident: $3,937 + Lab Fees
• Book Bundle (Cengage Unlimited): $229
• Scrubs: $25-50 per set, may by vary by selection. 
• Clinical Readiness: $135 (includes: background check, drug screening, and immunization tracking)
• Certification Exam Package: $250 

Please attend an information session for the most up to date program costs.

Additional financial information can be obtained from the Student Financial Services website.

Donna Smith

Director of Surgical Professions

DRSmith@Collin.edu

972.548.6854

Rhonda Green
Professor/Clinical Coordinator of Surgical Technology
RGreen@Collin.edu

214.491.6216