Surgical Technology
at Mount Aloysius College

Associate’s Degree, DuBois, PA

The Mount’s surgical technology program through Penn Highlands Healthcare’s DuBois campus is designed to support students looking for a career reorientation, equipping individuals for success in surgical technology. In this DuBois-based program, students get hands-on experience at Penn Highlands while completing mixed format classes.

The Mount’s surgical technology program prepares you to work in a variety of operating rooms for all surgical disciplines.

Students of this program benefit from fantastic financial support through the Mount’s partnership with Penn Highlands Healthcare. The first half of your education is focused online and in the classroom. Then, for the second year of the program, you’ll be on-site at the hospital, putting your abilities and knowledge to the test to become a trained and skilled surgical technologist.

Program Highlights

  • Job security through Penn Highlands Healthcare

  • Emphasis on practical, applicable knowledge

  • Dedicated space in Penn Highlands DuBois

Surgical technology. Penn highlands healthcare Dubois

We’ve partnered with Penn Highlands Healthcare for educational and employment benefits for YOU!

Students who enroll in the Mount’s surgical technology program in DuBois are afforded an amazing opportunity: receive up to $48,000 in educational funding PLUS guaranteed employment at a Penn Highlands Healthcare facility. 

Courses Designed to Prepare You for Your Career

The Mount’s DuBois-based surgical technology program is designed to help you achieve success, both in your classroom and in your future career. Check out more information about the opportunities available to you.

Quick Facts About the Surgical Technology – DuBois Program at Mount Aloysius

  • Full-time, two year program of study
  • 100% graduate placement
  • 100% pass rate on the NBSTSA Certification Exam
  • CAAHEP Accredited Program
  • Conveniently offered at Penn Highlands DuBois

Graduating with a degree in surgical technology opens a world of possibilities. Some career paths include:

  • Operating room department
  • Outpatient surgery suites
  • Cardiac catheterization lab
  • Gastrointestinal lab
  • Emergency room department
  • Labor and delivery department
  • Dentist/oral surgeon’s offices
  • Private plastic surgery clinics
  • Private surgeon’s offices

The demand for surgical technologists is expected to rise 5% through 2034, an increase of 6,500 jobs.

Annual median salary for surgical technologists: $62,480

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

Program Minimum Expectations:

To prepare competent entry-level surgical technologists in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains to enter the profession.

Upon completion of the Associate Degree in Surgical Technology program, the graduates will be able to:

  • have an in-depth knowledge of general science which includes anatomy, physiology, microbiology and surgical pharmacology;
  • demonstrate knowledge of medical terminology, patient care including legal and ethical issues, safety, professional/caring behavior, asepsis, sterile technique, preparation for surgery, fundamentals of surgical care, and surgical procedures;
  • have a working knowledge of equipment operations including the basic physical principles of electrosurgical units, suction units, instrumentation, surgical furniture, pneumatic tourniquets, and monitors;
  • demonstrate a solid foundation of surgical sequences and anticipate the needs of the surgeon to ensure quality patient care;
  • practice proper medical ethics for surgical technologists and be able to work collaboratively with surgeons and operating staff in attending to patient needs;
  • develop the commitment to lifelong learning and the pursuit of personal and professional growth through participation in education and professional activities;
  • sit for the national certification exam issued by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) prior to graduation and receipt of earned degree; and
  • secure an entry-level position in the field of Surgical Technology.

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Accreditation & Program Resources

The Mount Aloysius College Surgical Technology Program is accredited by the Commission of Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Accreditation Review Council On Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
9355 – 113th St. N, #7709
Seminole, FL 33775
P: 727-210-2350
F: 727-210-2354
E: mail@caahep.org

Learn More about Surgical Technology in DuBois through Mount Aloysius College

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A student assists with a simulated surgery at the Mount's DuBois campus.

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