The Surgical Technology (ST) program provides entry-level skills in surgical technology. As an essential team-member in the operating room of hospitals, labor & delivery departments, outpatient surgical centers, and specialized surgical centers, the surgical technologist is responsible for tasks and duties in the perioperative phases of surgery. The surgical technology student will encounter training in the didactic and clinical setting in over twelve specialty areas. Topics include: aseptic technique, sterilization methods, surgical positioning and draping, perioperative case planning, surgical wound management, professional ethics, microbes and infection, perioperative pharmacology, robotic surgery, minimally invasive surgery, general surgery and various surgical specialties.
Southern Crescent Technical College
Southern Crescent Technical College is a higher education institution specializing in technical and vocational training, headquartered in Griffin, GA, and serving the broad South Atlanta region with multiple campuses. Formed in 2010 through the merger of Flint River and Griffin Technical Colleges, it focuses on workforce readiness through diverse technical and vocational programs. The college offers comprehensive technical and career-focused programs in fields like automotive technology, engineering, commercial truck driving, and computer programming, preparing students for in-demand jobs across various industries.
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