About Our Program
Accreditation
The Surgical Technology program at Amarillo College follows the standards developed by the American College of Surgeons, the American Hospital Association, the Association of Surgical Technologists, and the Association of Operating Room Nurses. The program is approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs.
CAAHEP Commission on Accreditation
9355 - 113th St. N, #7709
Seminole, FL 33775-7709
- Phone: (727) 210-2350
- Fax: (727) 210-2354
- Website: https://www.caahep.org/
Accreditation Review Committee on Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting
19751 East Mainstreet, Suite 339
Parker, CO 80138
- Phone: (303) 694-9262
- Website: https://arcstsa.org/
How Long Does it Take
Earn your Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Degree in Surgical Technology in as little as 2 years.
Surgical Technologists play a vital role assisting surgeons in the operating room.
When an operating room swings into action, surgical technologists are ready and waiting to play a vital role in the perioperative team trained to ensure patient safety and surgical outcomes.
Surgical technologists work closely with surgeons, RNs and anesthesia personnel to ensure the preparation of the operating room for the surgical patient. Whether it be a scheduled surgical procedure or an emergency, surgical technologists anticipate the needs of the surgeon to ensure the flow of the operating room. Surgical technologists have a vast knowledge of sterilization, instrumentation, anatomy and the order of the surgical procedures.
Employment opportunities range from large hospital operating rooms, surgery centers, labor and delivery, eye surgery centers, endoscopy labs, physician’s offices and instrument processing management. Sales opportunities are also possible with major surgical companies as well as teaching. It is rewarding work that makes a positive difference in the lives of many.
Program Admission
If you are a student seeking entry into the Surgical Technology Program, we require you to first review the Steps to Apply.
Next, read the Application Considerations for the Surgical Technology Program in order to understand what is required of you as a candidate.
Finally, you must file the specific Health Science Application and complete the additional admission procedures as required.
About Our Program
- Students who would like to begin the program in the fall must have the application and all supporting documents on file by the May Deadline.
- Required HESI Exam by the May Deadline.
The HESI point system will be as follows:- HESI (A2)-Results from Reading, English, Science, & Math: Composite score x 0.20; i.e. if a student scores 77.23 x 0.20=15.44 for 15 points (points are rounded to the nearest whole number)
- HESI (A2)-Results from Critical Thinking: ≤ 699=0 points; 700-799=5 points; 800-899=10 points; ≥900=20 points; i.e. if student scores 813=10 points
- Applications will be reviewed, and a new class will be selected around the first week of June.
- In order to be selected for the fall class, we encourage students to complete Anatomy & Physiology I and II, along with Medical Terminology, prior to the start of the program.
- The program is considered full-time. Class, Lab and Clinical days are Monday through Thursday, either 8-4 or 7-3:30.
- All shots, CPR, and Criminal Background check will be completed through American Data Base/Complio.
- *Must have all three hepatitis-B immunizations prior to beginning of the program.