Surgical Technology (APST)

Associate in Applied Science

Surgical Technology students will learn their role as it relates to the peri-operative, intra-operative and post-operative care of the surgical patient. They also learn the extreme importance of anticipating the surgeons needs.

Upon completion of this program, student will demonstrate effective and efficient communication skills with members of the operating room and over all health care setting.

Surgical Technology students are taught Asepsis, Sterility, Surgical Conscious, anticipation of surgeons needs, but above all, to be the patients' advocate in the operating room.

This is a high demand, high skill and high wage program as defined by the Michigan Community College Network.

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