Surgical Technologist

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Are you a detail-oriented person looking for a rewarding health career? If you think you would thrive in the fast-paced world of a hospital operating room, consider a career as a surgical technologist. Our Surgical Technologist program will prepare you to go straight to work where you'll be a key member of the medical team in the operating room.

Are you interested in a career as a surgical technologist?

A Look Inside the Surgical Technologist Program

Are you a detail oriented person looking for a rewarding health career with opportunities for advancement?

At Dallas College, you can earn an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Surgical Technology and become a vital member of a life-saving team.

Surgical technologists work alongside a surgical team consisting of an anesthesiologist, circulating registered nurse, and surgeon.

Surgical technologists must be able to think on their feet and keep cool under pressure as the surgeon relies heavily on their expertise.

Your classes and labs give you access to experienced faculty and some of the most advanced equipment available.

Dallas College is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs or CAAHEP, meaning graduates of our Surgical Technologist program are eligible to sit for the National Board of Surgical Technology exam.

In addition, becoming a Certified Surgical Technologist, provides opportunities for further advancement into a registered nursing program. For more information on surgical careers at Dallas College, visit our website.

Graduates of our Surgical Technologist program are eligible for the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting Certified Surgical Technologist Exam. Certification is a requirement of employment as a surgical technologist in Texas.