Southeast Community College offers an Associate of Applied Science degree in surgical technology through online distance education. Course topics include surgical procedures and techniques, the fundamentals of surgical technology, surgical asepsis and sterilization, patient care and clinical procedures. Students must also complete on-site clinical training at various health care facilities throughout Lincoln, Nebraska.
Southeast Community College
8800 O St.
Lincoln, NE 68527
800-642-4075
southeast.edu
Kirkwood Community College offers a 12-month diploma program in surgical technology in conjunction with Hawkeye Community College, Indian Hills Community College, Northeast Iowa Community College and Southeastern Community College. Coursework in anatomy and physiology, medical terminology and introductory management are available through online distance learning. The remaining course requirements, including hands-on laboratory training, are held at the above partner colleges and local hospitals.
Kirkwood Community College
6301 Kirkwood Blvd. SW.
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
800-363-2220
kirkwood.edu
Stevens-Henager College offers an Associate of Occupational Studies with a major in surgical technology that may be completed within 20 months of study. Coursework is delivered in a format that utilizes online distance learning and personalized one-on-one academic advising. Course topics include anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, infection control and microbiology, surgical sterilization, surgical instrumentation and procedures, patient care and surgical interventions. A professional external internship at a local area hospital is also required. Stevens-Henager College has campus locations in both Idaho and Utah.
Stevens-Henager College
1444 S. Entertainment Avenue
Boise, ID 83709
800-622-2640
stevenshenager.edu
Laramie County Community College, in conjunction with Sheridan College, offers a hybrid distance education program in surgical technology. Students take prerequisite courses through online learning and receive clinical training at affiliated hospitals throughout the state of Wyoming.
Laramie County Community College
1400 E. College Drive
Cheyenne, WY 82007
800-522-2993
lccc.wy.edu
Gulf Coast Community College offers an accelerated bridge program in surgical technology through distance education. This program is designed for graduates of non-accredited training programs or military-trained surgical technologists who wish to prepare for the certification examination administered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA). A two-semester First Assistant certificate program in surgical technology is also available through distance education for registered nurses. Coursework is delivered through independent correspondence study using online materials and computerized testing.
Gulf Coast Community College
5230 West Highway 98
Panama City, FL 32401
850-769-1551
gulfcoast.edu