The Surgical Technology program at Odessa College offers students the opportunity to earn a Level II certificate or to continue on to an Associate Degree in Applied Science. The curriculum includes selected science courses which provide the basis for in-depth exploration of both theory and clinical application of principles utilized in Surgical Technology. Basic courses in the theoretical aspects of Surgical Technology encompass lecture, clinical, and laboratory instruction.

Throughout the program, students are provided with hands-on experience in cooperation with regional hospitals and surgical site and under the direction of the program director, program faculty and clinical preceptors. The Surgical Technologist strives to deliver the highest quality care and demonstrates integrity by providing safe and ethical service to a diverse population of patients. Surgical Technology combines concepts from the biological, behavioral, and social sciences to provide compassionate and coordinated care based on respect for patient's preferences, values, and needs. Qualities of an effective Surgical Technologist include an orientation towards service and a capacity for calm and reasoned judgment when meeting emergencies.

Skills you will gain

• Anatomy
• Aseptic Techniques
• Communications
• Critical Thinking
• Cytology
• Decision Making
• Endoscopy
• Healing
• Histology
• Infectious Diseases
• Information Processing
• Learning Strategies
• Legal Systems
• Listening Skills
• Management
• Medical Terminology
• Microsurgery
• Nervous Systems
• Number Systems
• Number Theory
• Ophthalmology
• Pathology
• Patient Preparation
• Perioperative
• Pharmacology
• Physical Fitness
• Problem Solving
• Psychology
• Research
• Social Structure
• Study Skills
• Supervision
• Surgical Procedures
• Surgical Technology
• Teamwork
• Verbal Communication Skills
• Weight Management
• Wound Healing