Surgical Technology
Surgical technologists are a vital part of the operating room team. They prepare the operating room, most importantly the sterile field, for a variety of different surgical procedures. During surgery, the surgical technologist passes instruments and sterile supplies to the surgeon while maintaining sterility, managing specimens, and keeping track of all supplies used during the procedure.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is considered when applications are evaluated?
Applications are evaluated for a strong academic background. This background comes from the pre-requisite courses taken at Mohave College or similar courses taken at other colleges/universities that have been accepted for transfer credits at Mohave College. Additionally, students are required to take an entrance examination (TEAS Admission Exam). Refer to the 2025-26 Application Rubric for more details.
Do all program participants have to travel to clinical facilities?
We try to place students in clinical facilities close to where they live; however, students should be prepared to travel to other clinical facilities if we are unable to do so.
Can I work full-time while participating in the program?
Although we cannot dictate what a student does outside of the program, it must be emphasized that it is extremely difficult to successfully meet the requirements of the program while working a full-time job. Some factors to consider beyond personal stamina and abilities are:
- The physical and mental demands of a job.
- Flexibility of scheduling – ability to reduce/switch hours to accommodate the program and clinical schedules.
- Personal/family responsibilities.
- Study time requirements outside of program hours
- Your learning style – are you a quick learner or an individual who needs to spend more time on a task in order to master the material?
Clinical assignments may and can be scheduled from 24-40 hours per week. Many students work part-time while in the program. The program faculty, while sympathetic and understanding of financial situations, cannot lower performance expectations based on a need to work outside of the program. Ultimately, it is for each individual to honestly evaluate their abilities, both physical and academic, and determine if after committing to the hours in the program and the hours spent at a job, that there will still be enough time left to eat, sleep, study, travel, and fulfill family responsibilities while meeting the requirements of the Surgical Technology Program for its entire duration.
Do you allow students to attend the program part-time?
The program is full-time and four (4) semesters in length. Clinical rotations will be scheduled so that each student can have access to the required clinical experience. Currently, the program is Full-Time. No part-time access to the program exists.
What are the Technical Standards for the program?
Program Mission
To prepare entry-level Surgical Technologists who are competent in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains to enter the profession.
Program Goal
Prepare students to pass the national examination for the Certified Surgical Technologists (CST) and be awarded an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree.
Program Performance
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Accreditation Requirements |
2020-21 |
2021-22 |
2022-23 |
2023-24 |
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Certification Pass Rate |
70% |
100% |
33% |
100% |
100% |
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Job Placement |
80% |
100% |
83% |
60% |
100% |
Mohave College’s Surgical Technology program has goals for our graduates to attain. These include earning an Associate of Applied Science and the title of Certified Surgical Technologist. To receive that designation, the student must sit for the exam given by the National Board for Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting. The Director takes pride in the results of the students’ effort. 2023 graduates – 100% pass rate for the National Certification Exam for Surgical Technologists.
Mohave College Surgical Technology Program Student Work Policy
All student activities associated with the curriculum, especially while students are in the clinical rotation, will be educational in nature. Students will not be substituted for hired staff personnel within the clinical institution in the capacity of a Surgical Technologist.
Accreditation
The Mohave College Surgical Technology Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.
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727-210-2350 | www.caahep.org
Tara Skinner
Darrin Fennern