Associate of Applied Science in Surgical Technology Program

In the Surgical Technology Program, you will learn all aspects of the Surgical Technologist's role in the operating room, including preparation for the procedure, participation in the procedure, and concluding the procedure.

You will discover just how important and valuable the Surgical Technologist is in today's Operating Room!

Surgical Technologists are vital members of the surgical team. The CST works closely with surgeons, RNs, anaesthesia care providers, and other surgical team members. Duties include set-up, preparation, and participation in surgical procedures. The CST requires knowledge of instrumentation, equipment, sterilization and safety practices, and the ability to anticipate the surgical team's needs.

Students who complete the Surgical Technology program will be eligible to sit for the national certification exam.

Surgical Technologists are employed by hospitals, physicians' offices, and outpatient surgical clinics.

Southern Union State Community College (SUSCC), an open-admission, public two-year college and member of the Alabama Community College System, provides quality and relevant teaching and learning in academic, technical, and health science programs that are affordable, accessible, equitable, and responsive to the diverse needs of our students, community, business, industry, and government.

No matter your career or personal goals, Southern Union can help set you on the path to success. Our college serves residents of an eight-county area of East and Central Alabama as well as neighboring Georgia counties. Our three-faceted educational emphasis is on academic programs for transferability, technical programs for specialized career competencies, and health sciences programs for specialized training in the health field. To ensure a comprehensive college experience, students at Southern Union can choose from various activities, clubs, and academic honoraries in which to participate.

Our students come from various backgrounds, traditions, and life circumstances and bring many viewpoints to the classroom and campus life.