Surgical Technology

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

Surgical Technology

Associate of Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.)

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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Tuesday, August 27, 2024

Phillips Charitable Trust enhances surgical technology education

A $10,000 gift from the Dr. and Mrs. Arthur William Phillips Charitable Trust has helped Pennsylvania College of Technology purchase PeriopSim, a virtual reality simulation learning system, for its surgical technology program. Using virtual reality headsets and hand controls, students are immersed in a virtual operating room environment, allowing them to practice surgical procedures repeatedly in a safe, controlled environment.

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Monday, August 19, 2024

Surgical technology grads achieve 100% board exam pass rate

The entire cohort of Pennsylvania College of Technology’s 2024 surgical technology graduates passed the national Certified Surgical Technologist Examination on their first attempt. The group graduated on Aug. 3.

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Tuesday, July 16, 2024

Gizenski named director of surgical technology at Penn College

Pennsylvania College of Technology has appointed Elizabeth S. Gizenski to director of its surgical technology program. Gizenski, a registered nurse and certified surgical technologist, had been the program’s clinical director since 2005. She received the college’s award for Excellence in Academic Advising in 2019.

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