About
Mercy College of Ohio’s Associate of Applied Science Degree in Surgical Technology is offered in Toledo, Ohio, with additional locations in Cincinnati, Ohio, and Portsmouth, Virginia. The program trains students for surgical technology roles by combining theoretical knowledge with practical experience in operating rooms, including surgical procedures, aseptic technique, sterilization, and patient care. It leads to an associate degree and includes certification preparation. Coursework is delivered through online lectures alongside in-person laboratory and clinical experiences, with laboratory opportunities in Toledo and clinical experiences in operating-room settings. The program has received five-year initial accreditation.
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- Financial aid: available (per the school's page)
Organization
Mercy College of Ohio
Mercy College of Ohio is a Catholic institution in Toledo, Ohio, focused on healthcare education. Its occupational fields include radiologic technology, surgical technology, nursing, emergency medical services, medical coding, phlebotomy, and nursing leadership. The college also provides healthcare-related certificate and graduate study options, including imaging quality and safety, computed tomography, polysomnographic technology, and mammography. Its educational approach emphasizes humanitarian values, a global perspective, intellectual inquiry, social engagement, and lifelong learning. Mercy College connects learning with opportunities in healthcare facilities and prepares students to contribute to modern healthcare communities. The institution describes its mission through leadership and service in the global community, with a focus on compassionate education and professional purpose.