Surgical Technology Pathway
Surgical Technology, A.A.S.
SUNY Corning Community College and Onondaga Community College Collaboration
SUNY Corning Community College and SUNY Onondaga Community College are now collaborating to offer an Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Surgical Technology right here in the Southern Tier!
Students will first complete 33 credits of general education coursework through CCC, followed by 30 credits of clinical and Surgical Technology coursework through OCC, after which they will receive an A.A.S. Surgical Technology degree from OCC.
OCC’s Surgical Technology lecture courses will be completed online or taken remotely from the new Surgical Technology Skills Lab located in CCC’s Elmira Academic and Workforce Development Center at 318 Madison Avenue in Elmira, NY. This location serves as an approved separate instructional site for OCC’s Surgical Technology program, and is operated in collaboration with CCC to expand pathways to the Surgical Technology field in the Southern Tier.
Practical skills lab training will also be completed at the Elmira Center. Clinical placements will occur at regional hospitals throughout the Southern Tier where students will develop real world skills and gain hands-on experience that will prepare them for this in-demand career.
This collaboration between CCC and OCC provides new and exciting opportunities for anyone interested in a healthcare career, while filling a critical need for trained Surgical Technologists in the Southern Tier.
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What is Surgical Technology?
A Surgical Technologist prepares the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary for a surgical procedure. They prepare a sterile field using sterile techniques, assemble surgical equipment and serve as a second pair of hands during operations, passing instruments to the surgeon in anticipation of each step of the procedure.
The skillful pre-surgery preparations made by a Surgical Technologist protects patients from infections, malfunctioning equipment, and unneeded delays during procedures.
In-Demand Occupation
Surgical Technology is a much-needed occupation in the Southern Tier of New York, with opportunities for employment with all major local healthcare providers. Annual salaries for a Surgical Technologist in our area average over $50,000 with options for advancement in a specialized area, raising the expected annual salary potential to over $100,000.