Code: CERT.SURG

The Surgical Technology program at Bergen Community College is the only community college program in the state of New Jersey and the first program to be nationally accredited. Major hospitals throughout New Jersey and the entire Eastern seaboard seek graduates of the Surgical Technology Program, often months before graduation. New facilities include an integrated three room suite incorporating a state-of-the-art classroom, fully equipped “mock” operating room reflective of a real hospital OR, and a sterilization/prep room. Students learning in this type of environment are better prepared to enter their clinical externship because of the hands-on practice and real life situations taught here.

The Surgical Technology program is accredited by the Accreditation Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting, a Committee of the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

1. Deliver professional and compassionate care for all patients.
2. Communicate professionally.
3. Use learned critical skills for problem solving.
4. Perform as a Level 1 surgical technologist.
5. Practice using the legal and ethical framework of the profession.
6. Seek continued activities for the pursuit of professional development.
7. Meet the needs of the diverse community.

Program Length: 12 months.

GPA for admissions eligibility: 2.00.

High School prerequisite courses: High school graduate or GED.

College substitutions: None.

Application Deadline: January 15 for fall admission.

Program Admits: Fall semester.

CAREER PATHWAYS

Surgical Technologist: Hospital or Surgicenter