Surgical Technology Department

Surgeons preparing to operate on someone
  • Learn the skills to excel as an essential member of a surgical team in the fast-growing health care industry.
  • Surgical technologist positions are forecast to grow 6% by 2031.
  • Median annual salary for surgical technologist is more than $53,000.
source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

ASSOCIATE DEGREES

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Surgical Technology, A.S.C.T.

Students can earn an associate degree in Surgical Technology, which prepares graduates to work as certified surgical technologists in hospitals, outpatient surgical centers, physicians’ offices and other health care settings.

OUR FACULTY

Melissa Brothers

Assistant Professor

melissa.brothers [at] vinu.edu

Melissa Brothers Assistant Professor Surgical Technology melissa.brothers@vinu.edu

Kristen Bridgewater

Adjunct Faculty

kristen.waggoner [at] vinu.edu

Kristen Bridgewater Adjunct Faculty Surgical Technology kristen.waggoner@vinu.edu

Beth Howard

Clinical Instructor

bhoward [at] vinu.edu

Beth Howard Clinical Instructor Surgical Technology bhoward@vinu.edu

Contact Us

Health Science and Human Performance

VU Admissions Office
20 W Indianapolis Ave, Vincennes, IN 47591
812-888-4313
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