Surgical Technology

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• Surgical Technology AAS

This program uses the cohort model. Therefore all Surgical Technology core courses must be taken concurrently within each semester.

• Hospitals
• Surgery Centers
• Private surgical practice settings

​Saint Paul College has transfer articulation agreements between the following program and post-secondary institution for the baccalaureate degree programs listed below. 

For more information please go to ​xqrorm.253000xa.com/Transfer.​​

Surgical Technology AAS Degree

• BA Individualized Studies, Metropolitan State University
• BS Healthcare and Human Services Management, Saint Mary’s University-Twin Cities Campus

Sterile Processing Certificate

Program is accredited by CAAHEP, and the NBSTSA

Surgical technologists can work in a variety of settings, from level I trauma hospitals, teaching facilities ( such as Universities), fast paced day surgery centers,and  community hospitals both large and small. The job market is very robust with a high growth trajectory that exceeds most health care occupations.