This specialized healthcare pathway prepares students for careers assisting surgeons in operating rooms throughout Georgia's hospitals. Students develop skills in surgical procedures, instrument management, sterile technique, and patient safety. The program emphasizes precision and attention to detail critical for surgical support. Georgia's hospitals create demand for surgical technologists. The pathway prepares graduates for surgical technologist positions and certification eligibility.
Curriculum covers surgical anatomy and physiology, sterile technique procedures, surgical instruments and equipment, anesthesia basics, and patient care during surgery. Students learn different surgical specialties and operating room protocols. The pathway emphasizes safety and aseptic technique. Students understand HIPAA and confidentiality. Field experiences in operating rooms develop practical surgical assisting skills. Students engage with surgical professionals. The pathway prepares graduates for surgical technologist positions and national certification eligibility.
Georgia's surgical centers and hospitals provide surgical technologist opportunities.
Surgical Technology at a Glance
3
Courses
8
Credentials
4
Career Paths
State Standards & Framework
Georgia standards require competency in sterile technique, surgical procedures, and operating room protocols. Students must understand patient safety.
Courses emphasize surgical knowledge and hands-on operating room experience. Certifications in surgical technology are integrated throughout.
Typical Course Sequence
| Course | Code |
|---|---|
| Introduction to Healthcare Science | 25.52100 |
| Essentials of Healthcare | 25.44000 |
| Surgical Technology | — |
Industry Certifications & Credentials
- ✓EKG Technician
- ✓Pharmacy Technician (PTCB)
- ✓NOCTI Emergency and Medical Services
- ✓NOCTI Health Assistant
- ✓Medical Terminology Certification
- ✓Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- ✓CPR/AED for Healthcare Providers (BLS)
- ✓First Aid
Career Opportunities
Salary data from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2024). Growth projections from BLS Employment Projections (2023-2033). Cost-of-living adjustment uses BEA Regional Price Parities (2023). Entry-level salaries reflect the 25th percentile; experienced salaries reflect the median.
Surgical Technician
Entry LevelSalary range: $50,060 - $68,980
Certified Surgical Technologist
Entry LevelSalary range: $50,060 - $68,980
OR Manager
ExperiencedSalary range: $62,400 - $160,030
Work-Based Learning Opportunities
Work-based learning with hospitals, surgical centers, and operating room facilities throughout Georgia.
Career & Technical Student Organization
Students in this pathway can participate in HOSA-Future Health Professionals, gaining leadership experience and competing in career-related events.
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