Baptist Health System School of Health Professions San Antonio, Texas

The Associate of Applied Science in Surgical Technology program at Baptist Health System School of Health Professions is a comprehensive, five-semester program designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel as surgical technologists. Through a blended learning approach, students will gain expertise in preparing the operating room, handling instruments, and providing essential support during surgical procedures. The curriculum encompasses a range of topics, from basic sciences like anatomy and physiology to specialized areas such as surgical pharmacology and wound care. Graduates will be prepared to manage preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative duties, ensuring patient safety and optimal surgical outcomes. Upon completion, graduates are eligible to sit for the National Certification Examination for Surgical Technologists, opening doors to employment opportunities in hospitals, outpatient surgical units, and other healthcare settings. The program’s mission is to prepare competent entry-level surgical technologists to provide care to patients across the life span.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Baptist Health System School of Health Professions on the NCES website.

* Cohort Year represents the year for which students began their studies and applies to Graduation and Transfer Out Rates.
** Net Price is Average Net Price for 2022-2023 generated for full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded grant or scholarship aid from federal, state or local governments, or the institution. For public institutions only students paying the in-state or in-district rate are included. For institutions that charge students by program, net price is generated for the institution’s largest program.
NA (Not applicable) – Graduation rate, transfer-out rate and the net price are not applicable to institutions that do not have full-time, first-time degree-seeking undergraduate students in the applicable cohort year or the financial aid year.