SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY

Associate of Applied Science

Start Date

September 3, 2024

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Length

20 Months

Schedule
The schedule for this program is based on a 15-week semester. The daily schedule and weekly hours will vary each semester based on the required lecture, lab, and clinical hours. Surgical Technology students must have flexible schedules and be able to attend classes during morning, day, and evening hours.

Daily schedule varies

Financial Assistance
Financial assistance may be available for this program (scholarships, training grants, payment plans, etc.). Please contact our financial aid department to learn more.

YES

Deadline to Apply

July 30, 2024

Start Date

September 3, 2024

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Length

20 Months

Schedule
The schedule for this program is based on a 15-week semester. The daily schedule and weekly hours will vary each semester based on the required lecture, lab, and clinical hours. Surgical Technology students must have flexible schedules and be able to attend classes during morning, day, and evening hours.

Daily schedule varies

Financial Assistance
Financial assistance may be available for this program (scholarships, training grants, payment plans, etc.). Please contact our financial aid department to learn more.

YES

Deadline to Apply

July 30, 2024

Technical and Health Standards for Surgical Technology

Every student in the Surgical Technology program must possess the physical, mental, and emotional capabilities required to successfully complete the program and gain employment in the field. 

Critical Thinking

The prospective surgical technologist student must:

  • Possess critical thinking ability sufficient for clinical judgment.
  • Possess short/long term memory sufficient to perform tasks including but not limited to mentally tracking surgical supplies and performing anticipation skills intraoperatively.
  • Demonstrate calm and effective responses, especially in emergency situations.

Health Standards

The prospective surgical technologist student must be able to:

  • Stand, bend, stoop, and/or sit for long periods of time in one location with minimum/no breaks.
  • Lift a minimum of 20 pounds. (50 pounds is required in many healthcare settings).
  • Demonstrate sufficient peripheral vision to anticipate and function while in the sterile surgical environment.
  • Refrain from nourishment or restroom breaks for periods up to 6 hours.
  • Demonstrate sufficient visual ability to load a fine (10-0) suture onto needles and needle holders with/without corrective lenses and while wearing safety glasses.
  • Hear and understand muffled communication without visualization of the communicator's mouth/lips and within 20 feet.
  • Hear activation/warning signals on equipment.

Technical Standards

The prospective surgical technologist student must be able to:

  • Manipulate instruments, supplies, and equipment with speed, dexterity, and good hand-eye coordination.
  • Ambulate/move around without assistive devices.
  • Assist with and/or lift, move, position, and manipulate the patient who is unconscious with or without assistive devices.

Communication Standards

The prospective surgical technologist student must be able to:

  • Communicate and understand fluent English both verbally and in writing.
  • Communicate both verbally and non-verbally in an effective manner with staff, patients, and physicians, in order to explain procedures, give instructions, and obtain information.

Interpersonal Standards

The prospective surgical technologist student must be able to:

  • Make appropriate judgment decisions.
  • Demonstrate the use of positive coping skills under stress.
  • Demonstrate calm and effective responses, especially in emergency situations.
  • Exhibit positive interpersonal skills during patient, staff, and faculty interactions.

Immunizations

The prospective surgical technologist student must:

  • Be free of reportable communicable diseases and chemical abuse.
  • Demonstrate immunity (natural or artificial) to Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Tuberculosis, and Hepatitis B, or be vaccinated against these diseases.

Visit Our Campus

Take the first step in achieving your career goals by visiting the AIMS campus. During your school visit you'll get to meet one-on-one with an admissions specialist. They'll help you choose the right career path and answer any questions you have. You'll also get the chance to tour the AIMS campus, including all of our classrooms, medical labs, and student facilities.

MEDICAL ASSISTANT

(MA)

Start Date

August 8, 2022

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Length
The program length for day and evening classes may vary based on the number of scheduled hours per week. Holidays, school closings, and internship schedules may cause the program completion dates to vary as well.

10 Months

Schedule
The standard classroom schedule is provided here. The clinical internship schedule will vary based on the clinical site. Students must follow their assigned internship schedule, not the AIMS Education class schedule, academic calendar, or the observed holidays and breaks.

Monday - Friday
9:00am to 2:00pm

FSA
Federal student aid is available for those who qualify. Students must submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine their eligibility. Please contact our financial aid department to learn more.

YES

Other Financial Assistance
Other financial assistance may be available for this program (scholarships, training grants, payment plans, etc.). Please contact our financial aid department to learn more.

YES

Start Date

August 8, 2022

More Start Dates
Length
The program length for day and evening classes may vary based on the number of scheduled hours per week. Holidays, school closings, and internship schedules may cause the program completion dates to vary as well.

10 Months

Schedule
The standard classroom schedule is provided here. The clinical internship schedule will vary based on the clinical site. Students must follow their assigned internship schedule, not the AIMS Education class schedule, academic calendar, or the observed holidays and breaks.

Monday - Friday
9:00am to 2:00pm

FSA
Federal student aid is available for those who qualify. Students must submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine their eligibility. Please contact our financial aid department to learn more.

YES

Other Financial Assistance
Other financial assistance may be available for this program (scholarships, training grants, payment plans, etc.). Please contact our financial aid department to learn more.

YES