Rockford Career College's Associate of Applied Science in Surgical Technology prepares you for operating room careers through classroom instruction, lab simulations, and clinical externships in hospitals and surgical centers. Learn surgical techniques for pre-op, intra-op, and post-op phases while mastering sterile technique, instrumentation, patient safety protocols, and operating room setup. Study anatomy, physiology, microbiology, medical terminology, and pharmacology through hands-on training with experienced surgical professionals. Multiple supervised externship modules provide real-world clinical experience in local healthcare settings.

Key Details:

• Program Length: 18 months (102 quarter credit hours)
• Format: Blended (classroom, lab, and clinical externship)
• Credential: Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)
• Clinical Training: Multiple supervised externship modules in hospitals and surgical centers
• Career Settings: Hospitals, outpatient surgical centers, specialized surgical facilities
• Instructors: Surgical professionals with real-world operating room experience
• Support Services: Career services, resume assistance, job placement support
• Skills Focus: Surgical techniques, sterile technique, instrumentation, patient safety, anatomy, physiology, microbiology, medical terminology, pharmacology, OR setup