Program Highlights
Our surgical technology degree prepares you to play a vital role in medical care.
Surgical technologists are indispensable members of the operating room team. They work under the direct supervision of a surgeon and work alongside nurses and other healthcare professionals to ensure surgical procedures are conducted smoothly and safely. The instrumentation, equipment and supplies necessary for surgical intervention are more sophisticated than ever and require specialized training and experience to operate properly. The surgical technologist fills this critical role in all aspects of surgical intervention while simultaneously making sure the surgeon has the “right tool to do the job.” After graduation, you will have the knowledge base and skills to sit for the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting Certified Surgical Technologist exam and enter the workforce as an entry-level practitioner.
Hands on training begins on day one in our simulation labs.
Our curriculum provides classroom theory and hands-on experiences in compliance with the Core Curriculum for Surgical Technology, 7th Edition taught by industry professionals with years of experience as practicing surgical technologists.
The program is designed to help you excel on the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting certification exam, ensuring you are ready to embark on your career as a Certified Surgical Technologist.
Our program has robust career support services including resume and cover letter building, interview preparation and job placement assistance.
Learn Your Way
Surgical Technology classes are taught at the Cadillac, Muskegon, and Owosso campuses. Plus, general education and prerequisite courses are typically available through Baker Online, Online Live, and on all campuses throughout Michigan.
Learn MoreDirect Admission
Enrollment in the Surgical Technology program is limited, and admission is highly competitive. High-performing incoming first-year students may qualify for guaranteed enrollment and scholarships through our direct admission program.
Why Study Surgical Technology?
A surgical technologist possesses expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique and combines the knowledge of human anatomy, pathophysiology, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to facilitate a physician’s performance of surgery. The surgical technologist works under the supervision of a surgeon to ensure that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. Currently, the need for surgical technologists is expanding to labor and delivery units, cardiac catheterization labs, outpatient surgery facilities and private physicians’ offices.
Curriculum
The Baker College AAS degree in surgical technology is a two-year, CAAHEP-accredited program consisting of 67 credit hours (29 prerequisites and 38 major requirements). Our curriculum includes microbiology, surgical procedures and clinical experiences.
Sample Courses
Microbiology
Surgical Procedures I
Clinical I
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Outcomes & Performance
As an essential component of Baker College’s academic health programs, the AAS degree in surgical technology program’s goals are to prepare competent entry-level surgical technologists in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and effective (behavior) learning domains.
Program Handbook
The handbook for this program is available in the latest edition of the Catalog/Student Handbook.
Accreditation
The AAS degree in surgical technology program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). 9355 113th St. N, #7709, Seminole, FL 33775; Phone: 727-210-2350, Fax: 727-210-2354; upon the recommendation of the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA). 
On Campus Available
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Core courses for this degree program are not offered through Baker Online.
For those interested, a selection of general education and prerequisite courses are available through Baker Online each semester.
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Core courses for this degree program are not offered through Online Live.
For those interested, a selection of general education and prerequisite courses are available through Online Live each semester.
Online Live