Surgical Technologist

• Overview
• Admission
• Curriculum
• Transfer
• Outcomes
• Careers

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

Explore financial aid eligibility for this program. 

Surgical Technology

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Admission

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

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 Courses

Choose from one of the two General Anatomy & Physiology courses or Anatomy and Physiology 1 & 2:

Gen Anatomy & Physiology

10-806-177

4 credits

General Anatomy and Physiology

20-806-206

4 credits

Anatomy and Physiology 1

20-806-207

4 credits

Anatomy and Physiology 2

20-806-208

4 credits

Medical Terminology

10-501-101

3 credits

Written Communication

10-801-195

3 credits

Surgical Technologist Functional Microbiology

31-512-317

1 credits

First Semester

ST: Introduction

31-512-327

4 credits

ST: Fundamentals 1

31-512-328

4 credits

ST: Fundamentals 2

31-512-329

2 credits

ST: Clinical 1

31-512-330

3 credits

Second Semester

ST: Surgical Procedures

31-512-331

4 credits

ST: Clinical 2

31-512-332

4 credits

ST: Clinical 3

31-512-334

4 credits

Transfer

Transfer Partnerships

There are currently no Transfer Partnerships for this program. Review our Transfer Opportunities page for information on all Madison College transfer options.

Outcomes

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

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.