Sinclair Community College
Surgical Technology
Ready to Take the Next Step… Surgical Technology at Sinclair Will Prepare You
Since 1998, the surgical technology department at Sinclair Community College has been offering the opportunity for you to prepare for a career as a member of a surgical team. A surgical technologist works together with a surgeon registered nurse and anesthesiologist to ensure proper surgical case management. Specifically, surgical technologists prepare and pass all sterile instruments during the surgical procedure while maintaining the sterile field and anticipating the needs of the surgeon.
Our program is specifically designed to provide you with the educational skill development and clinical experience to function under medical direction as a competent surgical technologist. The coursework for this program ranges from anatomy to psychology and surgical procedures to microbiology. Our program’s educational combination of both didactic instruction and clinical practice will provide you will the knowledge you need to succeed in this field.
This program might be for you if:
- You would like to work in medical field as surgical assistant and with knowledge of advanced medical techniques.
- You are a person who enjoys working as part of a team.
- You enjoy working with a diverse population, performing a variety of tasks.
- You want to gain new skills that are in demand across the country.
A surgical technologist helps to meet the needs of patients in the operating rooms in a variety of different environments. Employment may be found in hospital operating rooms, delivery rooms, endoscopy units, emergency departments, laboratories, and many other settings where invasive therapeutic or diagnostic surgical procedures are performed.
Certificate Programs
Short-term Technical Certificate
Tissue Banking Technologist
Completion of this three quarter certificate program prepares individuals to attain the skills necessary to become a certified tissue banking technologist. Tissue banking technologists are integral in the recovery, processing, storage, and distribution of human tissue. Students will gain basic knowledge of human anatomy, medical terminology, sterile technique, surgical recovery and processing techniques, ethics, and regulatory standards. Students will also be eligible to take the national CTBS (certified tissue banking specialist) exam upon program completion.
Interested in learning more about this certificate program?
- View the curriculum now »
- Visit the Surgical Technology Web site »
- Talk with an admissions counselor by calling 1-888-722-2883 or visiting one of our convenient locations.
Already know the program that is right for you?
Fill out an online admissions application to get started or visit the Sinclair Admissions Web site to find out more.
Degree Programs
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
A surgical technologist works together with the surgeon, registered nurse, and anesthesiologist as a member of the surgical team. To ensure proper surgical case management, the surgical technologist prepares and passes all sterile instruments during the surgical procedure while maintaining the sterile field and anticipating the needs of the surgeon. Surgical Technology is a seven-quarter associate degree program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs. To enroll in Surgical Technology (SUT) courses, a student must be accepted into the program. The curriculum may be taken on a part-time basis, but Surgical Technology classes must be taken in sequence. A grade of “C” (2.0) must be earned in all required courses, and an overall grade point average of at least 2.0 is necessary for continuance in the program and graduation. The graduate is eligible to take the National Certification Examination for Surgical Technologists. Professional CPR certification is required prior to SUT 111 and must remain current throughout the program. Life Health Sciences admission packets may be obtained from the office of Admissions (Building 10, Room 10112). Students must submit the L ife Health Sciences application form by mail or in person to Building 11, Room 11346.
Interested in learning more about this degree program?
- View the curriculum now »
- Visit the Surgical Technology Web site »
- Talk with an admissions counselor by calling 1-888-722-2883 or visiting one of our convenient locations.
Already know the program that is right for you?
Fill out an online admissions application to get started or visit the Sinclair Admissions Web site to find out more.
Transfer Opportunities
Make the most of your education by starting at Sinclair Community College. Our quality programs and low tuition make it a great place to start even if you intend to further your education beyond an associate degree or certificate. You would be surprised at the money you could save by completing your first two years of study at Sinclair—just take a look at our low tuition and see the savings for yourself. You can also learn more by visiting Sinclair’s Transfer Web site »
Articulation & Transfer Agreements
Sinclair works directly with many four-year schools in Ohio and beyond to ensure the college credit you earn will transfer easily to those schools. By developing articulation agreements, formal agreements between colleges detailing the recognition of college credit between the schools, you will know you are meeting the requirements needed at the four-year school of your choice. Learn more about articulation and transfer »
Ohio Transfer Module
The Associate of Arts and the Associate of Science degree programs fulfill the requirements for the Ohio Transfer Module at other public colleges and universities. Students in applied associate degree programs may complete some individual transfer module courses within their degree program or continue beyond their program to complete the entire transfer module.
Upon completion of the Ohio Transfer Module, students will be able to enter most Ohio four-year colleges and universities as a junior with your general education requirements completed. Find out more about the Ohio Transfer Module »
Transferring Individual Classes
In addition to transferring with a degree, college credit for many courses, including many surgical technology program requirements, are accepted at other colleges and universities. Learn more about course equivalency »
General Agreements
While at Sinclair, if you plan to complete any associate degree program, there are agreements in place to help you easily transfer into a variety of bachelor’s degree completion programs.
Your transfer opportunities
may include:
- Antioch University McGregor
- Franklin University
- Kaplan University
- Ohio Dominican University
- Ohio University
- Purdue University
- Strayer University
- Wilberforce University
- Wright State University
- and more…
Please Note: Sinclair continues to work with other colleges and universities to provide more opportunities through new articulation and transfer agreements. Please consult with an academic advisor for the most up-to-date information.
Related Programs
Sinclair Community College offers a wide variety of certificate and degree programs. With so many to choose from, we are sure that you can find a program that suits your needs. If you are interested in the surgical technology program, you might also be interested in learning more about these programs at Sinclair: