Surgical Tech Programs in San Antonio, Texas

St Philip’s College San Antonio, Texas

Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).
Prepares students to become competent entry-level surgical technologists.
Offers valuable clinical experience in the operating suite of a local hospital.
Eligible to take the National Certification Examination upon completing coursework.
Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree program.
Accepts around 20 students each year.

Complete the Surgical Technology AAS Degree Program in under two years.
Hands-on training and classroom instruction provide essential skills for entry-level roles.
Learn aseptic techniques, surgical procedures, and patient care.
Develop critical thinking and practical experience needed to assist surgical teams effectively.
Programmatic accreditation demonstrating a rigorous curriculum and dedication to excellence (CAAHEP and ABHES at Houston Northwest; ABHES at Austin, Dallas, and San Antonio-North).
Opportunities to practice surgical setup, assist in procedures, and learn sterilization techniques.
Clinical experience provides hands-on learning in operating rooms and central sterile processing departments.

Hands-on training in on-campus labs simulating real operating room environments.
Extensive clinical experience with 570 hours of rotations in healthcare facilities.
Opportunity to engage in approximately 120 diverse surgical cases during clinical rotations.
Program can be completed in as few as 17 months, offering a fast track to a healthcare career.
Prepares students for the National Certifying Examination for Surgical Technologists (NBSTSA).
Course tuition covers the cost of your first attempt to sit for professional certification.

Hands-on training preparing students for pre-, intra-, and postoperative case management.
Comprehensive curriculum covering basic sciences, surgical procedures, wound care, and patient safety.
Blended learning format offering a mix of traditional classroom and e-instruction.
Graduates are eligible to sit for the National Certification Examination for Surgical Technologist.
Program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).
Prepares competent entry-level surgical technologists to practice in the perioperative setting.