Surgical Technology Program
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Start The Path Towards a Career in Healthcare with the Surgical Tech Program
Miller-Motte’s Surgical Technology program helps prepare you for the chance to pursue a successful career within surgical teams at healthcare facilities. This program allows you to pursue an Associate of Applied Science in Surgical Technology in a flexible environment that combines classroom learning with hands-on in-person experience. Enrollment is on a rolling basis with programs beginning every 10weeks, and you can be finished with your Associate of Applied Science in Surgical Technology diploma in as little as 18 months.
Along with classroom education, students at Miller-Motte will get the opportunity to participate in clinical rotations where they will get hands-on training in a workplace environment to strengthen their skills.
Associate of Applied Science: 92 Credits, 18 Months. Chattanooga, TN.
*Miller-Motte cannot guarantee job placement, salary, or employment
*Miller-Motte does not guarantee third-party certifications. Certification requirements for taking and passing certification examinations are not controlled by Miller-Motte but by outside agencies and are subject to change by the agencies without notice to Miller-Motte. Therefore, Miller-Motte cannot guarantee that graduates will be eligible to take certification examinations, regardless of their eligibility status upon enrollment.
Skills You’ll Cover in the Surgical Technology Program
Skeletal systems, nervous systems, urinary tracts, blood, and more! Join us as we cover the parts and functions of the human body.
Enhance your understanding of anesthesia, surgical pharmacology, patient care, drug calculations and more. Practice planning and implementing pre-, intra-, and post-operative patient care.
Train to keep your patients safe at a microscopic level. Study topics in microbiology related to patient care and infection control.
Disease can impact the body and its systems in numerous ways. Study the disease process, how the human body copes with disease, and how disease may progress and be treated.
Drugs other than anesthesia may be used in the operating room. Prepare to identify and calculate pharmaceuticals. Explore anesthesia monitoring devices as well as potential complications and interventions.
Let’s take a field trip starting with the history of surgical technology and ending with the ethical, moral, and legal responsibilities of surgical technologists. (Yes, actual field trips to affiliate hospital facilities are permitted.
Let’s build a solid mathematical foundation! Reviewing these concepts may better prepare you for the calculations and conversions in your upcoming Pharmacology and Anesthesiology course.
Enroll in Surgical Technology Training Near You
Chattanooga, TN
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5600 Brainerd Road, Suite G2, Chattanooga, TN 37411
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(423) 800-7863
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What Can I Do With A Surgical Technology Associates Degree?
People who graduate from the Miller-Motte Surgical Technology program have the opportunity to pursue entry-level careers within healthcare offices.
Graduates of our program have found work as:
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Scrub Surgical Technologist
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Circulating Surgical Technologist
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Second Assisting Technologist
*Miller-Motte cannot guarantee employment or salary. The jobs mentioned are examples of certain potential jobs, not a representation that these outcomes are more probable than others.
Frequently Asked Questions
A Surgical Technologist is a healthcare professional who assists in surgeries by preparing the operating room, arranging surgical instruments, and ensuring the surgical team has the necessary tools during the procedure. Surgical technologists work closely with surgeons, nurses, and other medical staff so that surgeries run smoothly and safely.
A Surgical Technologist performs a variety of duties before, during, and after surgical procedures include, but not limited to:
- Preparing the operating room by sterilizing equipment and confirming the appropriate surgical instruments are available.
- Maintaining a sterile field throughout the operation to prevent infections.
- Assisting with post-operative procedures, such as cleaning and dressing the surgical site.
A Surgical Technologist primarily prepares the surgical area, handles instruments, and assists during surgery by maintaining a sterile field and passing tools to the surgeon. A Surgical Assistant, on the other hand, typically has more direct involvement in surgery and may assist the surgeon with actual procedures, such as making incisions or suturing.
The job outlook for Surgical Technologists is promising, with the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projecting a nationwide 6% growth in employment between 2023 and 2033 nationwide.