Surgical Technology Pathway
Surgical Technology, A.A.S.
含羞草传媒 and Onondaga Community College Collaboration
含羞草传媒 and are now
collaborating to offer an Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Surgical
Technology
right here in the Southern Tier!
Students will first take 33 credits of general education courses from CCC, followed
by 30 credits
of clinical Surgical Technology courses through OCC, after which they will receive
their A.A.S.
Surgical Technology degree from OCC.
OCC鈥檚 Surgical Technology lecture courses will be completed online or taken remotely
from the
new Surgical Technology Skills Lab located in CCC鈥檚 Elmira Academic and Workforce
Development Center, located at 318 Madison Avenue in Elmira, NY.
Clinical placements will occur at regional hospitals in the Southern Tier where students
will learn
real-world skills and gain hands-on experience that will prepare them for this in-demand
career.
This collaboration between CCC and OCC provides new and exciting opportunities for
anyone
interested in a healthcare career, and will fill a much-needed gap in the healthcare
field in our
local communities!
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What is Surgical Technology?
A Surgical Technologist prepares the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary for a surgical procedure. They prepare a sterile field using sterile techniques, assemble surgical equipment and serve as a second pair of hands during operations, passing instruments to the surgeon in anticipation of each step of the procedure.
The skillful pre-surgery preparations made by a Surgical Technologist protects patients from infections, malfunctioning equipment, and unneeded delays during procedures.
In-Demand Occupation
Surgical Technology is a much-needed occupation in the Southern Tier of New York, with opportunities for employment with all major local healthcare providers. Annual salaries for a Surgical Technologist in our area average over $50,000 with options for advancement in a specialized area, raising the expected annual salary potential to over $100,000.