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Program Overview
Surgical technologists are an integral part of the team of medical practitioners providing surgical care to patients in a variety of settings. The Surgical Technologist program at Madison College will prepare you to enter this important health care field.
A surgical technologist works under the supervision of a surgeon to ensure that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety.
A surgical technologist possesses expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique. They combine the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation of tools and technologies to facilitate a physician's performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.
Students who are successful in becoming surgical technologists:
- Possess a strong sense of responsibility, considerable patience and concern for others
- Function well in a team
- Possess manual dexterity and fine motor coordination
- Perform accurately and efficiently under pressure
Please note that after acceptance to this program, you will be required to complete a background check and provide documentation of current required-immunizations and current Healthcare Provider CPR certification.
Program Details
Wisconsin law requires background checks for persons who provide care for others or have access to people who receive care. This law applies to students in many School of Health Sciences programs. Please review the Caregiver Background Check information on the School of Health Sciences Forms and Policies.
ALL accepted (petitioned - awarded) Surgical Technology students will need to complete a 10-panel urine drug test prior to the start of the fall semester.
Students in the Surgical Technologist program must attend full time.
Classes are offered Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Surgical Technologist classes may be offered at these Madison College campuses:
- Madison - Truax
Careers
Earning your Surgical Technologist diploma at Madison Area Technical College prepares you for valuable work as a:
- Surgical Technologist
- OB Technician
- Central Supply Technician
- Private Scrub Technologist
- Second Assisting
- First Assisting Technologist
- GI Technician
- Laser/Endoscopic Technician
- Tissue/Organ Procurement
- Material Manager
- Claims Approver
- Surgical Sales Representative
- Vet Technician
Some of the occupations listed above may require additional education and/or experience.
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Curriculum and Experience
Prospective program students, the information below reflects the basic requirements for students admitted for the 2023-2024 academic year. To learn more about Madison College, visit us.
Current and newly admitted program students, go directly to your Degree Progress Report to view:
- Progress toward your specific requirements
- Alternative (in lieu of) courses to meet specific requirements
If you have questions after reviewing your degree progress report (advisement report), please see Advising Services.
Pre-Surgical Technologist CoursesChoose one Microbiology course:Choose from one of the two General Anatomy & Physiology courses or Anatomy and Physiology 1 & 2:Choose either Written Communication or Oral/Interpersonal Communication:First SemesterSecond Semester -
Admission
The Surgical Technologist Technical Diploma (one-year) program is being restructured to meet the newly implemented accreditation requirements for graduation.
One-year program:
- The application for the Surgical Technologist Technical Diploma (one-year) program is closed
- The last term current pre-program students will be able to petition for the one-year program will be Fall 2023.
- There is currently 1-2 years between acceptance into pre-program and the start of core classes. The estimated time to enter the core-program is subject to change based on the variable number of students ready to petition each semester.
Two-year program: NEW
- Students can apply now to the new Surgical Technology Associate Degree (two-year) program. The first term of petition for the two-year program will be Fall 2023.
- There is no current estimated wait time between acceptance into pre-program and the start of core classes. The estimated time to enter the core-program is subject to change based on the variable number of students ready to petition each semester.
After Acceptance
Once you have been accepted in a pre-program status, your next step is to complete the Petition Requirements. See the Petition information in the next section.
Additional Notes
Students will be required to meet the current admission and petition requirements. Requirements must be amended any time accreditation requirements are updated or changed. Requirements may also be amended based on Madison College programmatic assessment data.
Questions?
Contact Enrollment Services at EnrollmentServices@madisoncollege.edu or 608.246.6210.
- The application for the Surgical Technologist Technical Diploma (one-year) program is closed
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Petition
After Acceptance
After you have been admitted into a pre-program status, complete all of the Petition Requirements for your program. Login to your student account and run a Degree Progress Report to review the Petition Requirements and see which requirements you have completed and which need to be satisfied.
Requirements vary by program, and may include some or all of the following:
- Prerequisites (examples: Algebra, Geometry, Chemistry, Biology, English and Reading): This varies by program
- Course Requirements (examples: Anatomy and Physiology, Intro to Psychology, etc.): This varies by program
- Testing Requirement (examples: ACT, HESI, TEAS): This varies by program
- Petition Workshop: This is done online and can be found in Blackboard after you have been admitted in a pre-program status
You can view the Petition Requirements for the one-year program using the links below.
After completing the petition requirements, students are then selected for entry into core program courses through the Petition Process.
Questions?
Contact Enrollment Services at EnrollmentServices@madisoncollege.edu or 608.246.6210.
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Career Outcomes
After completing the Surgical Technologist program at Madison Area Technical College, you will be prepared to:
- Apply healthcare and technological science principles to the perioperative environment.
- Maintain principles of sterile technique in the surgical environment.
- Provide a safe, efficient, and supportive environment for the patient.
- Prepare the patient, operating room and surgical team for the preoperative phase.
- Perform intraoperative case management in the scrub role.
- Perform postoperative case management.
- Function as an ethical, legal and professional member of the healthcare team as determined by governing bodies.
A comprehensive course portfolio will be required for graduation.
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Graduate Summary
Graduate Report Summary Overview
2019 2020 2021 Number of Program Graduates 20 19 16 Number of Surveys Sent 20 19 16 Number of Surveys Returned 20 17 15 Percent of Surveys Returned 100.00% 89.50% 93.80% Available for Employment 20 16 15 Percent Available for Employment 100.00% 94.10% 100.00% Not in Labor Market 0 1 0 Percent Not in Labor Market 0.00% 5.90% 0.00% Available for Employment
2019 2020 2021 Graduates Employed 20 15 15 Percent of Graduates Employed 100.00% 93.80% 100.00% Employed in Related Occupation 20 13 14 Percent Employed in Related Occupation 100.00% 86.70% 93.30% Employed in Unrelated Occupation 0 1 1 Percent Employed in Unrelated Occupation 0.00% 6.70% 6.70% Employed - No Response 0 1 0 Percent Employed - No Response 0.00% 6.70% 0.00% Seeking Employment 0 1 0 Percent Seeking Employment 0.00% 6.30% 0.00% Reaction To Training at Madison College
2019 2020 2021 Student satisfaction Mean (Out of 4) 3.7 3.5 3.3 Number of Satisfaction Responses 20 17 15 Very Satisfied (4) 14 9 5 Percent Very Satisfied 70.00% 52.90% 33.30% Satisfied (3) 6 8 10 Percent Satisfied 30.00% 47.10% 66.70% Unsatisfied (2) 0 0 0 Percent Unsatisfied 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% Very Unsatisfed (1) 0 0 0 Percent Very Unsatisfied 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% Primary Reason for Attending Madison College
2019 2020 2021 Number of Primary Reason Responses 20 17 15 Preparation for Getting a Job 7 4 6 Percent Preparation for Getting a Job 35.00% 23.50% 40.00% Career Change 11 10 9 Percent Career Change 55.00% 58.80% 60.00% Improvement of Existing Skills 0 0 0 Percent Improvement of Existing Skills 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% Preparation for Further Education 2 2 0 Percent Preparation for Further Education 10.00% 11.80% 0.00% Personal Interest 0 1 0 Percent Personal Interest 0.00% 5.90% 0.00% Other 0 0 0 Percent Other 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% When Employment was Obtained
2019 2020 2021 Number of When Employment Obtained Responses 20 14 15 Before Enrollment 0 0 1 Percent Before Enrollment 0.00% 0.00% 6.70% While Attending the College 0 3 1 Percent While Attending the College 0.00% 21.40% 6.70% After Training at the College 20 11 13 Percent After Training at the College 100.00% 78.60% 86.70% Location of Employment (related and unrelated)
2019 2020 2021 Number of Employment Location Responses 20 15 15 In College District 14 7 8 Percent In College District 70.00% 46.70% 53.30% In Wisconsin, Not in District 5 8 7 Percent of In Wisconsin 25.00% 53.30% 46.70% Outside of Wisconsin 1 0 0 Percent Outside Wisconsin 5.00% 0.00% 0.00% Employer Location Unknown 0 0 0 Percent Location Unknown 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% Salary Trend 2019 2020 2021 Full Time Employment (Related Job) Full Time Salary Count 15 12 11 Average Monthly Wage $3,805 $3,774 $3,961 Average Hourly Wage $22.12 $21.94 $23.03 Average Work Hours per Week 39.9 40.1 40.8 Part Time Employment (Related Job) Part Time Salary Count 5 1 2 Average Hourly Wage $22.99 $19.73 $22.56 Average Work Hours per Week 30.8 30 32 -
Graduate Employers
Graduate Employers for academic year: 2021 Employer(s) Job Title City* State** Positions Fort Health & Rehabilitation Surgical Technologist Fort Atkinson Marshfield Medical Center Surgical Technologist Beaver Dam SSM Health Surgical Technologist 2 Unity Point Health Surgical Technologist 4 UW Health Surgical Technologist UW Health Hospitals & Clinics Surgical Technologist 5 * - Only cities outside of Madison will display.
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*** - If you have a position to post, please contact Career and Employment Services at jobpostings@madisoncollege.edu