AS in Surgical Technology

The Surgical Technology Program at Carlow University Delivers unmatched learning and hands-on clinical experience.

In less than two years, graduates of the associate of science degree in surgical technology program will be prepared to have unparalleled training and experience to become a valued member of the surgical care team.

“Throughout the learning experience, Carlow’s team of dedicated faculty provides a supportive student learning environment and preparation for students to take the national certification examination and support for job placement…”  

The Surgical Technology Program Outcomes reflect: The Sisters of Mercy Core Values (Carlow University Mission Statement, 2009), and the Association of Surgical Technologist Foundational Principles (1997).

The Surgical Technology Program prepares Carlow ST Graduates to:

• Provide care in a responsible, accountable manner within ethical-legal dimensions. 
• Utilize appropriate medical terminology.
• Identify and assume appropriate responsibility for patient care.
• Relate principles of asepsis in the surgical setting. 
• Utilize principles of surgical technology to meet the needs of the surgical patient in the operating room and ambulatory surgical unit.
• Organize the sterile surgical field to provide safe and efficient surgical care to the patient. 
• Preforms with knowledge, skills, and affective behaviors of a competent entry-level Surgical Technologist. 
• Demonstrates a basic understanding of the concepts of Pharmacology and Biological Sciences
• Demonstrate effective oral and written communication methods necessary for the profession.