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Surgical Tech

Surgical Technology

  • Available at Chickasha & Cowan campuses

    The Surgical Technology program prepares competent entry-level surgical technologists through education in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains. Graduates will be equipped to provide high-quality healthcare to a diverse patient population, with consideration for individuals of all ages and cultural backgrounds. Students are encouraged to remain engaged in continuing education to stay current with evolving trends in healthcare. Throughout the program, emphasis is placed on developing professional behavior that aligns with legal standards and the ethical principles outlined in the Association of Surgical Technologists (AST) Code of Ethics.

    Our Accreditation Body:

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    Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program (CAAHEP) www.caahep.org

  • TS-C Pathway

    National Certification

    • TS-C: Tech in Surgery- Certified

    Prerequisites

    • Med Term (Career Tech or college level)
    • A & P (Career Tech or college level)
    • Must take Accuplacer© and score 250/reading and 238/arithmetic

    Start Date

    Open enrollment with year-round start dates

    Courses

    Hours

    OCAS
    Medical Terminology 40  
    Anatomy and Physiology 120  
    Surgical Techniques I 30  
    Introduction of Surgical Technology 60  
    Basic Sciences of Surgical Technology 50  
    Essentials of Surgical Asepsis 120  
    Surgical Case Management 120  
    Surgical Procedures I 120  
    Surgical Technology Practicum I 210  
    Surgical Procedures II 120  
    Surgical Technology Practicum II 210  
                        Total Hours 1200  

    CHICKASHA CAMPUS

    Surgical Technologist (Accredited Program), OCAS 9343

    COWAN CAMPUS

    Surgical Technologist (Accredited Program), OCAS 934

  • TS-C Pathway – Degree-Seeking
    For students who wish to pursue an Associate Degree through an approved degree program.

    National Certification

    • CST Nationally Certified Surgical Technologist

    Prerequisites

    • Med Term (college level)
    • A & P (college level)
    • Must take Accuplacer© and score 250/reading and 238/arithmetic

    Start Date

    Fixed: August or February

    Learn More About an Approved Degree Program

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    Courses

    Hours

    OCAS
    Medical Terminology 40  
    Anatomy and Physiology 120  
    Surgical Techniques I 30  
    Introduction of Surgical Technology 60  
    Basic Sciences of Surgical Technology 50  
    Essentials of Surgical Asepsis 120  
    Surgical Case Management 120  
    Surgical Procedures I 120  
    Surgical Technology Practicum I 210  
    Surgical Procedures II 120  
    Surgical Technology Practicum II 210  
                        Total Hours 1200  

    CHICKASHA CAMPUS

    Surgical Technologist (Accredited Program), OCAS 9343

    COWAN CAMPUS

    Surgical Technologist (Accredited Program), OCAS 9343

  • TS-C Pathway – Degree-Holding
    For students who hold a valid Associate Degree in any field.

    National Certification

    CST Nationally Certified Surgical Technologist
    Prerequisites

    • Valid Associate Degree (any field)
    • Med Term (college level)
    • A & P (college level)
    • Must take Accuplacer© and score 250/reading and 238/arithmetic

    Start Date

    Fixed: August or February

    Courses

    Hours

    OCAS
    Medical Terminology 40  
    Anatomy and Physiology 120  
    Surgical Techniques I 30  
    Introduction of Surgical Technology 60  
    Basic Sciences of Surgical Technology 50  
    Essentials of Surgical Asepsis 120  
    Surgical Case Management 120  
    Surgical Procedures I 120  
    Surgical Technology Practicum I 210  
    Surgical Procedures II 120  
    Surgical Technology Practicum II 210  
                        Total Hours 1200  

    CHICKASHA CAMPUS

    Surgical Technologist (Accredited Program), OCAS 9343

    COWAN CAMPUS

    Surgical Technologist (Accredited Program), OCAS 9343

  • High School Students

    N/A

    Adult Students

    Full-time Only 

    Approximate Completion Time: 12 months

    Hours: Enjoy a flexible-pace learning environment with a minimum of 24 hours per week. Choose any 24 hours within the available class times below.

    Chickasha Campus 
    Available Hours:     Monday – Friday (M – Th during summer) | 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

    Cowan Campus 
    Available Hours:     Monday – Friday (M – Th during summer) | 8:00 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.

  • CHICKASHA CAMPUS

    Traci McNeff
    Counselor
    405-222-7553
    Email

    COWAN CAMPUS

    Carrie Brunk
    Counselor
    405-345-3340
    Email

  • Program Packet (PDF/UA)

    Ready to Start Your Journey?

    Learn More About Becoming a Surgical Technologist Today

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Turn Your Certification into a Degree
Canadian Valley Technology Center partners with Redlands Community College to earn credit toward an Associate of Applied Science. Select CV Tech program completers qualify; ask a CV Tech counselor for more information.