Surgical Technology

The Associate of Applied Science degree in Surgical Technology prepares the graduate to be a clinically competent entry – level Surgical Technologist.  The surgical technologist will also be skilled in theoretical knowledge of the surgical environment.

The COM Surgical Technology program is academically rigorous in anatomy, patient positioning, surgical techniques, equipment protocols, patient safety, and communication skills. 

Graduates from the program will be eligible to sit for the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical First Assistant certification exam to work in the State of Texas. 

The program is 1 year (3 semesters) in length and begins in August 2025.  A limited number of students are selected once a year through the application process.   

Admission to the college does not guarantee admission to the Surgical Technology program. Students must apply for admission to the program once all prerequisite courses and admission criteria are met. For admission and program information, contact Student Services Enrollment Management (new students) or Advising (returning/continuing students).

Graduation Requirements:

To be eligible for an Associate of Applied Science degree in Surgical Technology, the student must:

• Complete all course and program requirements for the degree being conferred with a minimum grade of “C” in all courses.   

Be clear of all holds and financial obligations to COM.

Accreditation

The College of the Mainland Surgical Technology program is seeking accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) along with Accreditation Review Committee on Education in Surgical Technology/Surgical Assisting (ARC-STSA).

The College of the Mainland Surgical Technology program is pending approval by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Effective September 1, 2017, HB 1508 amends the Texas Occupations Code 53 that requires education providers to notify potential or enrolled students that a criminal history may make them ineligible for an occupational license upon program completion. The following website provides links to information about the licensing process and requirements: www.tdlr.texas.gov

Full-Time Schedule

Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology

Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology

Full-Time Student Schedule

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