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Associate of Surgical Technology

San Mateo County Community College District - Skyline College

San Bruno, United States
1.5 years
English
On campus
Associate

About the program

A 64-credit associate degree training operating room support staff.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Apply foundational knowledge of Surgical Technology
Practise foundational concepts
Research and professional practice related to Surgical Technology
And develop transferable analytical and communication skills for further study or relevant work.

Career outcomes

Operating room technician
Obstetrical scrub technician
Organ recovery specialist
Outpatient surgical technician

Curriculum

Sixty-four credits: 34 major-related and 30 general education. Study combines anatomy and physiology
Aseptic technique
Surgical instrumentation and procedures
With hands-on practice in a surgical suite taught by certified surgical technologists. Clinical practice at approved New York healthcare facilities is required
Featured course is Orientation to Perioperative Services.

Entry requirements

Academic

Age 16 or older; applicants under 18 show high school graduation or equivalent; official high school or university transcript; valid passport; English proof (TOEFL iBT 56
IELTS 5.5 or Duolingo 85); financial document showing at least 32
500 USD (plus 5
000 USD for a first dependant and 2
500 USD for each additional).

Accepted academic background

High school graduation or equivalent (required if under 18); official transcript from high school or university; age 16+; transfer students bring I-20 and F-1 visa copy

Language tests

TOEFL iBT 56
IELTS 5.5
Duolingo 85
IELTS Academic 5.5

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Passport Copy
English Language Test Results
Financial Evidence
Visa Copy

How to apply

Review the program entry criteria and relevant intake. Prepare academic transcripts and the supporting documents specified for this qualification. Submit the institution application and any required English proficiency evidence. Pay the application fee when applicable. Follow the admissions team instructions and await the decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$10,584 USD
Application fee	$0 USD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Skyline College (San Bruno)
Faculty or school	Science, Technology & Health
Department	Surgical Careers
Teaching language	English
Credit value	60
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	College scholarship opportunities exist for eligible enrolled students; award rules determine international eligibility.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jul 2027
229 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1.5 years.