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Surgical Technologist
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Technical Diploma
Program Number: 315121
Credits: 36
Area of Study: Health Sciences
Financial Aid Available
Estimated Program Cost:
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Overview
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.
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
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Admission
To Apply
Students need to complete the petition process to get into core-program classes for this program. Before submitting an application, it’s important to review the Petition Process webpage which also includes estimated wait times for each program.- View the admission requirements for application deadlines, materials, and requirements.
- Attend an Advising, Application, Information & More (AAIM) Session to get started in the admission process.
- Visit MATC to learn more about the Madison College experience including campus tours and program open houses.
After Acceptance
Once you have been accepted into a pre-program status, your next step is to complete the Surgical Technologist Petition Requirements.
Fall 2020 and Spring 2021 Fall 2021 and Spring 2022
Questions?
Contact Enrollment Services at EnrollmentServices@madisoncollege.edu or (608) 246-6210.
Curriculum
Prospective program students, the information below reflects the basic requirements for students admitted for the 2021-2022 academic year. To learn more about Madison College, visit us.
Current program students (including newly admitted), go directly to your Degree Progress Report (also referred to as an Advising Report or Academic Requirements) to view:
- Progress toward your specific requirements
- Alternative (in lieu of) courses to meet specific requirements
If you have questions after reviewing your report, please see Advising Services.
Pre-Surgical Technologist CoursesChoose from one of the two General Anatomy & Physiology courses or Anatomy and Physiology 1 & 2:First SemesterSecond SemesterTransfer Partnerships
There are currently no Transfer Partnerships for this program. Review our Transfer Opportunities page for information on all Madison College transfer options.
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.
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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Graduate Summary
Graduate Report Summary Overview
2017 2018 2019 Number of Program Graduates 18 20 20 Number of Surveys Sent 18 20 20 Number of Surveys Returned 18 20 20 Percent of Surveys Returned 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% Available for Employment 18 20 20 Percent Available for Employment 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% Not in Labor Market 0 0 0 Percent Not in Labor Market 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% Available for Employment
2017 2018 2019 Graduates Employed 18 20 20 Percent of Graduates Employed 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% Employed in Related Occupation 16 20 20 Percent Employed in Related Occupation 88.90% 100.00% 100.00% Employed in Unrelated Occupation 2 0 0 Percent Employed in Unrelated Occupation 11.10% 0.00% 0.00% Employed - No Response 0 0 0 Percent Employed - No Response 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% Seeking Employment 0 0 0 Percent Seeking Employment 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% Reaction To Training at Madison College
2017 2018 2019 Student satisfaction Mean (Out of 4) 3.7 3.7 3.7 Number of Satisfaction Responses 18 20 20 Very Satisfied (4) 12 14 14 Percent Very Satisfied 66.70% 70.00% 70.00% Satisfied (3) 6 6 6 Percent Satisfied 33.30% 30.00% 30.00% 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
2017 2018 2019 Number of Primary Reason Responses 18 20 20 Preparation for Getting a Job 9 8 7 Percent Preparation for Getting a Job 50.00% 40.00% 35.00% Career Change 6 11 11 Percent Career Change 33.30% 55.00% 55.00% Improvement of Existing Skills 0 0 0 Percent Improvement of Existing Skills 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% Preparation for Further Education 2 1 2 Percent Preparation for Further Education 11.10% 5.00% 10.00% Personal Interest 1 0 0 Percent Personal Interest 5.60% 0.00% 0.00% Other 0 0 0 Percent Other 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% When Employment was Obtained
2017 2018 2019 Number of When Employment Obtained Responses 18 18 20 Before Enrollment 1 0 0 Percent Before Enrollment 5.60% 0.00% 0.00% While Attending the College 2 2 0 Percent While Attending the College 11.10% 11.10% 0.00% After Training at the College 15 16 20 Percent After Training at the College 83.30% 88.90% 100.00% Location of Employment (related and unrelated)
2017 2018 2019 Number of Employment Location Responses 18 20 20 In College District 8 8 14 Percent In College District 44.40% 40.00% 70.00% In Wisconsin, Not in District 9 12 5 Percent of In Wisconsin 50.00% 60.00% 25.00% Outside of Wisconsin 1 0 1 Percent Outside Wisconsin 5.60% 0.00% 5.00% Employer Location Unknown 0 0 0 Percent Location Unknown 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% Salary Trend Salary Trend 2017 2018 2019 Full Time Employment (Related Job) Full Time Salary Count 15 18 15 Average Monthly Wage $3,469 $3,686 $3,805 Average Hourly Wage $20.17 $21.43 $22.12 Average Work Hours per Week 40.1 41.6 39.9 Part Time Employment (Related Job) Part Time Salary Count 1 1 5 Average Hourly Wage $21.00 $22.25 $22.99 Average Work Hours per Week 32 32 30.8
- Graduate Employers
Graduate Employers for academic year: 2019 Employer(s) Job Title City* State** Positions American Family Children's Hospital Customer Service Representative American Family Children's Hospital Surgical Technologist 2 Dept of Veterans Affairs Surgical Technologist SSM Health Operating Room Technician SSM Health Operating Room Technologist St Mary's / Dean Ventures Operating Room Technician St Mary's / Dean Ventures Surgical Technologist St Thomas West Hospital Surgical Technologist Nashville TN Stoughton Hospital Surgical Technologist Stoughton Unity Point Health-Meriter Obstetric Technician Unity Point Health-Meriter Surgical Technologist 3 UW Health Surgical Technologist 3 UW Health at The American Center Surgical Technologist UW Health Hospital & Clinics Certified Surgical Technologist UW Hospital Surgical Technologist * - Only cities outside of Madison will display.
** - Only states outside of Wisconsin will display.
*** - If you have a position to post, please contact Career and Employment Services at jobpostings@madisoncollege.edu