PLEASE NOTE: This Courses and Programs Preview is not the final 2026-2027 Academic Catalog. The final Catalog will be published on July 1, 2026.
Surgical Technologists are integral members of the surgical team who work closely with surgeons, registered nurses, and anesthesia personnel. Surgical Technologists are also responsible for assembling and organizing all the specialized instruments, equipment and tools needed for a wide variety of surgical procedures. They are experts in sterile technique and are responsible for maintaining the sterile field during surgery.
The CT State Surgical Technology Programs will teach sequentially, with concepts from basic to complex, in order to provide the student with the knowledge base and clincal skills essential to prepare competent entry-level Surgical Technologists in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains to enter the profession.
Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of the program, the graduate will:
- Apply principles of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, and microbiology to perioperative patient care.
- Distinguish the elements, action, and use of medications and anesthetic agents used during the perioperative experience.
- Demonstrate safe practice in the role of Surgical Technologist.
- Display competence in technical skills and aseptic technique in the perioperative environment.
- Practice responsible and accountable behavior within the role and competencies of the Surgical Technologist.
- Organize the intraoperative environment efficiently as a member of the surgical team.
- Apply learned knowledge and skills in the cognitive, psychomotor, and affective domains to become nationally certified as a Surgical Technologist.
Surgical Technology is a selective admission program. Detailed information regarding selective admission events and deadlines is available on the CT State Selective Admissions Webpage.
The Surgical Technology Program at CT State Community College Gateway Campus is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA). The program is accredited by the: Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), www.caahep.org, 9355-113th St., N, #7709, Seminole, FL 33775. Phone: (727) 210-2350. Fax: (727) 210-2354. Email: mail@caahep.org. Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting: 19751 East Main Street, Suite #339, Parker, CO 80138, Phone: (303) 694 - 9262, Email: info@arcstsa.org
The Surgical Technology Program at CT State Community College Housatonic Campus is licensed by the Connecticut Board of Regents. The program is seeking accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), www.cahep.org, Address: 9355-113th St., N, #7709, Seminole, FL 33775, Phone: 727-210-2350. Fax: 727-210-2354 Email: mail@caahep.org.
Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting
Address: 19751 East Main Street, Suite #339, Parker, CO 80138, Phone: 303-694-9262, Email: info@arcstsa.org
The Surgical Technology Program at CT State Community College Housatonic Campus has a site visit scheduled in May 2026 for pursuing initial accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org). This step in the process is neither a status of accreditation nor a guarantee that accreditation will be granted.
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