Your future in the exciting field of surgical technology begins here with our comprehensive, hands-on Surgical Technology Program. After the completion of prerequisite courses, you’ll begin your journey to an associate degree and an opportunity to take and pass the certifying examination offered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.
Lansing Community College's Surgical Technology program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs.
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Degrees and Certificates Offered
Surgical Technology, AAS
Overview
The surgical technologist is a member of the surgical team, working in hospital operating rooms, acting as the primary scrub person who handles the sterile instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary for operative procedures. The surgical technologist works with the surgeon, anesthesiologist, anesthesiologist assistant, nurse anesthetist, surgical first assistant, registered nurse, and licensed practical nurse in the delivery of quality patient care during invasive surgical procedures.
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PROGRAM DETAILS
Admissions Requirements
LCC is an open enrollment college serving all those who are excited to learn. Applicants seeking financial aid must possess a high school diploma or GED.
Surgical Technology is a selective admissions program with additional requirements for admission. For detailed admissions requirements, contact the StarZone for assistance.
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Program Learning Outcomes
- Outcome #1: Student will employ affective domain skills (promptness, attendance, courtesies, teamwork, exemplary work ethic) as they relate to all aspects of evolving into a highly valued co-worker in the surgery department.
- Outcome #2: Student will advocate for the patient by maintaining patient confidentiality and promoting patient safety before, during and immediately after the surgical procedure.
- Outcome #3: Student will prioritize and coordinate all aspects of each surgical procedure using critical thinking and problem solving skills.
- Outcome #4: Student will recognize safety hazards to self and others within the operating room and will use standard established techniques to handle and pass surgical equipment to avoid injuries.
- Outcome #5: Student will demonstrate clear communication skills with entire surgical team regarding all aspects of the procedure and interact professionally within the operating room environment.
- Outcome #6: Student will utilize principles of surgical asepsis and sterile techniques to set up and open instrument packs and other materials required for the procedure without contamination.
- Outcome #7: Student will use knowledge to set-up and prepare the mayo stand, back table, and instrumentation order as required.
- Outcome #8: Student will anticipate and pass instrumentation and equipment in the standard sequence and order required by the surgical procedure and surgeon.
- Outcome #9: Graduate will demonstrate knowledge and skills to meet or exceed the National Board Exam pass rate administered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).
Transferability
General education requirements may differ from one institution to another. Contact your preferred institutions and plan their general education requirements accordingly with an LCC advisor.

Contact Us
Surgical Technology Program
Health and Human Services Division Office
HHS Building, 108
517-483-1958
517-483-1508 fax