Surgical Technology

Become an integral part of an O.R. team, providing care to patients before, during, and after surgery.

From procedures and protocols to specialty instrumentation, surgical technologists master it all.

And they do it under pressure – with ease and efficiency. Thanks to 900+ hours of hands-on training in technology-driven surgical labs and through clinical experiences, you’ll perfect it too. 

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Surgical Technology (A.A.S.)

Master tools and techniques in specialized learning labs equipped with a high-tech video monitoring system and instrumentation for all types of surgical procedures.

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Healthcare Leadership & Administration, Completion (B.S.)

Students who have earned an associate’s degree from Penn College in surgical technology are eligible to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Leadership & Administration. 

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Pair a minor with any bachelor's degree, or an immersion with any bachelor's or associate's degree.

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four students at work on Anatomage Table 3D technology

Friday, March 21, 2025

12 high schools test anatomy prowess at Anatomage Tournament

A unique anatomy competition, hosted recently by Pennsylvania College of Technology, connected students from 12 Pennsylvania high schools with future health career opportunities as they proved their knowledge in a gaming-style contest. Wellsboro Area High School took first place in the inaugural Penn College Anatomage Regional Tournament.

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Thursday, March 6, 2025

Anatomy tournament draws WNEP-TV interest

WNEP-TV reported on today’s Penn College Regional Anatomage Tournament, which brought 20 teams from 12 Pennsylvania high schools to campus to test their anatomy skills. The local ABC affiliate interviewed the college’s Elizabeth S. Gizenski, director of surgical technology, as well as an Anatomage representative and a student from Benton High School.

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Tuesday, January 14, 2025

Penn College names clinical director of surgical technology

Pennsylvania College of Technology recently appointed Jessica I. Etzweiler as clinical director in its surgical technology program.

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