What is the Surgical Technology Program at Sinclair?
Sinclair Community College offers a two-year associate degree program in Surgical Technology. This seven-quarter program includes a combination of general education, biological sciences, and technical courses encompassing both classroom and clinical learning. An on-campus laboratory allows the student to practice technical skills, principles of asepsis, instrumentation and mock surgeries. The students get real-world, hands-on experiences through directed practice clinical laboratories in area hospitals. Under faculty and preceptor supervision, the student actively participates in general surgery, surgical specialities, pre-operative and post-operative care, circulating and central processing. Is there a certifying examination and a professional organization? Upon completion of the Surgical Technology program, the graduate may take the National Certification Examination for Surgical Technologist administered by the Liaison Council on Certification. The Association of Surgical Technologi
