CNM Surgical Technology Program Details
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Surgical Technology, Associate of Applied Science
The Surgical Technology associate degree program provides you with the knowledge and skills necessary to work in a surgical environment and function as a vital member of the operating room team. The goal of the Surgical Technologist associate degree program is to prepare entry-level Surgical Technologists who are competent in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains to enter the profession. The learning environment consists of the CNM Main campus classroom and laboratory along with local hospitals, day surgery centers, and physicians’ offices.
You will be administered the Surgical Technologist National Certifying Examination just prior to graduation. Surgical Technologists who take and pass this examination are certified and authorized to use the initials CST to designate their status from the Certified Surgical Technologist program. Earning your CST initials will open the door to career opportunities in hospitals, outpatient surgery centers, and private surgery centers.
Sterile Processing Technician, Certificate of Achievement
Sterile Processing Technician certificate provides you with the knowledge and skills necessary to work in a hospital's Central Supply or Sterile Processing Department. You will develop the skills necessary to properly disinfect, prepare, process, store, and issue both sterile and non-sterile supplies and equipment for patient care. Also, you will learn to operate sterilizing units and monitor the effectiveness of the sterilization process. The learning environment consists of the campus classroom and laboratory.
As a graduate, you will receive a certificate and may be eligible to apply to take the National Institute for Certification of Healthcare Sterile Processing and Distribution Personnel Examination (CBSPD). Employment opportunities include surgery centers, dialysis facilities, and central processing units in hospitals.
Paying for Your Surgical Technology Degree or Sterile Processing Technician Certificate
Financial barriers shouldn't hinder your education, which is why CNM provides a range of resources, including financial aid, scholarships, and flexible payment plans. Our dedicated Financial Aid and Scholarship staff is here to guide you through the process, helping you secure the funding you need for your degree or certificate.
With competitive tuition rates and support in navigating financial aid options, we’re committed to making your educational goals achievable, without the stress of financial constraints.
Additional Information for Surgical Technology Students
- Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) saves students time and money on their degree or certificate program at CNM. If you have a valid NBSTSA CST certificate or employer verification, you can receive credit for courses in the Surgical Technologist program by filling out the Surgical Technologist CPL Form.
- The CNM Surgical Technology program prepares you for transfer to four-year institutions, providing a pathway to further study in related fields.
- Learn more about Career Technical Education (CTE) programs at CNM, which prepare students for work in all advanced healthcare fields and more.
CNM Surgical Technology Program Accreditation Information
Accreditation is from the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) and the CNM Surgical Technology program adheres to the current CAAHEP-approved Curriculum for Surgical Technology.
CNM Surgical Technology Program Outcomes
Learn more about job placement rates, student exam pass rates, and other Surgical Technology Outcomes, and discover how this program sets you up for success.