School of Health Careers

Surgical Technology

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Degree: 

  • Associate of Applied Science in Surgical Technology [✓ TSI]

Proven Job Placement Record:

  • The CST credential qualifies graduates for nationwide positions.
  • Students often secure jobs before graduation.
  • Students can typically start working upon passing the national exam.

Regional Median Salary*

$47,385

 *National Center for O*Net Development. Retrieved August 2024 from onetonline.org/.

Looking to join a surgical team and make a difference in patient care? Look no further! Our two-year program offers classroom and hands-on clinical training to teach you the skills necessary to become a valued member of the surgical team.

You’ll gain knowledge of sterile and aseptic techniques, learn surgical procedures, and get the opportunity to use surgical instrumentation and technologies to assist physicians in performing invasive and diagnostic procedures. Upon completion, you’ll receive an Associate of Applied Science degree. 

Attend an Information Session (REQUIRED before applying).

Program Accreditation & Outcomes

Recommended Academic Plans (RAPs)

Program Admissions Criteria

The AC Associate of Applied Science in Surgical Technology program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (arcstsa.org).

What is Surgical Technology?

Contact Us

Program Director:
Stefanie Vaughn
svaughn@angelina.edu
(936) 633-5275
Admin Assistants:
Daphne Shepherd – (936) 671-7348
Terry Scott – (936) 633-5265
School of Health Careers Dean:
Winifred Ferguson Adams
wadams@angelina.edu
(936) 633-5266

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Why AC for Surgical Technology?

Commitment to Excellence

Learn from experienced faculty dedicated to student success! Graduates can pursue careers as Certified Surgical Technologists in hospitals, clinics, or surgical centers, with opportunities in surgical equipment sales, healthcare education, or as surgical first assistants. Our program offers diverse career paths.

 

Practical, Real-world Training

Enroll in our Surgical Technology program for hands-on training in a simulated operating room. Learn innovative techniques, including virtual reality for minimally invasive procedures. Hospital partnerships provide exposure to diverse surgeries and cutting-edge technologies for a strong foundation in the field.

Personalized Student Attention

Be part of a program with a personalized approach, emphasizing cohesiveness and teamwork. With direct access to instructors, you’ll benefit from personalized guidance and support. The program goes beyond academics, providing opportunities for mentorship, tailored career guidance, and networking. 

Recommended Academic Plan (RAP)

Effective Fall of 2025:

Prior to Fall 2025:

Surgical Technology - Course Sequence

Courses by Semester

Credit Hours

First Semester – Prerequisite Courses
STSU 0X00 -Student Development 0
ENGL 1301 – English Composition 3
MATH 1332 -Contemporary Mathematics 3
BIOL 2401 -Anatomy & Physiology I 4
HITT 1305 -Medical Terminology 3
Total Hours 13
Second Semester-Prerequisite Courses
BIOL 2402 – Anatomy & Physiology II 4
ARTS 1301, DRAM 1310, MUSI 1306, or MUSI 1310 3
PSYC 2301 -General Psychology 3
RNSG 1208 -Dosage Calculations for Nursing 2
Total Hours 12
Summer I Semester – Prerequisite Courses
SRGT 1405 -Introduction to Surgical Technology 4
BIOL 2420 – Microbiology 4
Total Hours 8
Summer II Semester
SRGT 1409 – Fundamentals of Perioperative Concepts & Techniques 4
SRGT 1260 -Clinical-Surgical Technologist 2
Total Hours 6
Fall Semester
SRGT 1541 -Surgical Procedures I 5
SRGT 1542 – Surgical Procedures II 5
SRGT 1360 -Clinical-Surgical Technologist I 3
Total Hours 13
Spring Semester
SRGT 1460 -Clinical Surgical Technologist II 4
SRGT 2360 -Clinical Surgical Technologist III 3
SRGT 2130 -Professional Readiness (Capstone Course) 1
Total Hours 6
Total Hours for Degree 60

Always refer to the catalog archives for official information.

Steps to Become a Surgical Tech at AC

1

Apply to Angelina College

Apply ONLINE today and follow our admissions process for acceptance into the college. Please be aware that general acceptance into the college does not guarantee acceptance into the Surgical Technology program.

AC Application
2

Take Prerequisites & Attend Information Session

Must have all prerequisites completed with a grade of C or above by the end of the spring semester and attend an information session.

See prerequisites for the Surgical Technology Program HERE.

See the information session schedule HERE. Attendance is required before applying to the program.

Prerequisites
3

Apply to Program

Submit a completed application with all required documents as listed on the front of the application packet by the designated date.

Email svaughn@angelina.edu for the application after attending an information session.

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