SURGICAL TECH - ASSOCIATE DEGREE
East Mississippi Community College - Golden Triangle / Mayhew
7003 South Frontage Road, Columbus, MS, 39701
About This Program
Surgical technology is an instructional program that prepares an individual to serve as a member of the surgical team to work with surgeons anesthesiologists certified registered nurse anesthetists registered nurses and other surgical personnel in delivering patient care and assuming appropriate responsibilities before during and after surgery. This program includes the education of all aspects of surgical technology including the role of second assistant and circulator.The Associate of Applied Science degree for Surgical Technology is a 65 hour program. The program consists of a minimum of 20 hours of general academic classes and 45 hours of ST classes. Students must take all SUT classes in sequential order. An Associate of Applied Science Degree in Surgical Technology will be awarded to the successful graduate of the 17-month program.
Credential
Associate of Applied Science degree for Surgical Technology
Field of Study
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Related Occupation
Healthcare practitioners diagnose and treat illnesses, injuries, and medical conditions in patients of all ages. These roles include physicians, nurses, dentists, therapists, and other licensed clinical professionals.
Typical Wages in Mississippi
$48,020/yr
$23.09/hr median
2024 data · O*NET via CareerOneStop (DOL/ETA & Minnesota DEED)
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Contact & Location
Location
7003 South Frontage Road, Columbus, MS, 39701
Program Details
Format
This program provides in-person instruction only.
Tuition Cost
$9,950
Length (Weeks)
64
Real-World Outcomes
12 people completed this program. Of those, 5 were employed about six months after finishing (roughly 42%).
Source: Mississippi ETPL performance data via TrainingProviderResults.gov (U.S. Dept. of Labor)
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