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Shawn Hayden
Program Director
(702) 651-5945
shawn.hayden@csn.edu

Jo Casselman
Administrative Assistant
(702) 651-5080


Program Description Surgical technologists work closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, registered nurses and other surgical personnel delivering patient care and assuming appropriate responsibilities before, during, and after surgery. This program provides the student with instruction, laboratory practice, and clinical rotations in preparation to entering the workforce as a Surgical Technologist. Graduates of this accredited program are eligible to test for the Certified Surgical Technologist credentials.
   
Where Do I Start? Associate of Applied Science
   
What To Expect Students will complete classroom and skills lab instruction. The first clinical rotation will place the student in ancillary and support roles in the surgical suite. The second and third clinical rotations will include major hospitals, level 1 trauma, and surgical centers where the student will complete cases in all surgical specialties. This is a full time twelve month program starting in August.