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New Degree Program in Surgical Technology Approved for Fall 2015


The College has received notification of the registration of a new program by the New York State Education Department for Fall 2015:

Surgical Technology, A.A.S. (HEGIS code 5211)
This program, which will be housed in the Nursing Department, is designed to prepare surgical technologists who practice under medical supervision to facilitate safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures. Surgical technologists work as members of the surgical team under the supervision of the circulating nurse and surgeon to ensure that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. Graduates of surgical technology programs are prepared to work in a variety of settings including inpatient hospital operating rooms, outpatient surgery centers, emergency rooms and central supply. 

For more information on the Surgical Technology A.A.S. degree, please contact Laurie Palmer, Nursing Department chair at extension 2453.

MaryJo Witz
Curriculum and Program Development
03/30/2015