The NYU Langone Health Surgical Technology Program is designed to prepare qualified individuals to become surgical technologists and “to prepare entry-level surgical technologists who are competent in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains to enter the profession.” It combines classroom learning with hands-on-clinical experience to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to assist surgeons in an operating room setting.

Cognitive (knowledge): Students will develop a deep understanding of:

• Human anatomy and physiology relevant to surgical procedures
• The steps involved in various surgical procedures, including the roles of different surgical instruments and the sterile processing department
• Aseptic principles and infection control measures used in the operating room

Psychomotor (Skills): Students will acquire practical skills through hands-on training including:

• Identifying and properly using surgical instruments
• Setting up sterile fields and arranging instruments efficiently
• Positioning patients appropriately on the operating table

Affective (Behavior): Students will cultivate essential interpersonal and professional qualities, such as:

• Effective communication and teamwork
• Ethical conduct and respect for patients, colleagues, and the surgical environment
• Stress management and maintaining composure in high-pressure situations

Through this comprehensive approach, NYU's program prepares graduates to be well-rounded, competent surgical technologists who are ready to excel in their profession.

The first six months are devoted to classroom study in the basic sciences, principles of aseptic technique and fundamentals of operating room techniques. Students are given the opportunity to practice techniques and procedures in the laboratory setting. The latter portion of this session is spent introducing the student to the common basic surgical procedures. Students are evaluated on a daily basis.

The student spends the second six months of the program in the operating room to develop practical experience. Each student will rotate through various surgical services. At the completion of the service, a written exam is given. The student is also evaluated on their clinical performance daily.

Prospective applicants to the program must meet specific criteria including associate’s degree, minimum of one-year work experience, and good physical and mental health, and strong communication skills.

The certified surgical technologist can seek employment in the operating room, delivery room, cardiac catheterization lab, or surgery center; in central service; or as a private scrub for a surgeon.

Surgical Technology Program Required Availability

The twelve-month course in Surgical Technology is divided into two six-month sessions with classes starting in September and March. The typical hourly involvement for each session is listed below:

First Six Months

Classes will be held Monday to Thursdays and Fridays dedicated to Lab. Class schedule is as follows

• Monday – Thursday: 9:00AM – 2:00PM
• Fridays: 9:00AM – 3:00PM (Surgical Procedure & Lab)

Second Six Months

The second session will focus on onsite clinical rotation and didactic lecture review to prepare students for the certification exam. During the six-month period, students will be assigned to the scrub role on various surgical procedures. The students will rotate to several clinical sites within the NYU Langone health system. They will perform scrub and circulating duties at the discretion of the instructors and clinical service coordinators. Schedule for clinicals is as follows:

• Monday – Thursday: 6:30AM-3:00PM
• Fridays: CST Reviews

Students will be required to complete a minimum of 120 cases as listed below:

General Surgery – 30 cases

• 20 of these cases must be performed in the first scrub role.
• The remaining 10 cases may be performed in either first scrub or second scrub role.

Specialty Surgery – 90 cases

• A minimum of 60 cases must be performed in first scrub role and distributed amongst a minimum of four surgical specialties.
• The remaining 30 cases may be performed in any surgical specialty in either the first scrub or second scrub role.

Surgical Technology Program Accreditation

Our Surgical Technology Program is accredited by both the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA) and Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).

The ARC/STSA Outcomes Assessment Examination pass rate for our program in 2019 was 92 percent.

The ARC/STSA is located at 19751 East Mainstreet, Suite #339 Parker, CO 80138. Their phone number is 303-694-9262 and their email is Info@ARCSTSA.org.

The CAAHEP is located at 9355-113th Street N, #7709 Seminole, FL 33775. Their phone number is 727-210-2350 and their email is Mail@CAAHEP.org.

Surgical Technology Program Faculty

Lenworth Trail, CST, CSPDT, MSHA
Program Director

Peter Rodney, RN, MSN
Vice President of Perioperative Services
Co-Program Administrator

Mark L. Saraceni, MBA, FACHE
Senior Director of Operations and Strategy, Perioperative Services
Co-Program Administrator

Contact Us

For more information about the program, please contact us at 212-263-6644. Our fax number is 212-263-0600.

You can also contact us at the following mailing address:

NYU Langone Health Surgical Technology Program
462 First Avenue
Room CD1-44
New York, NY 10016

NYU Langone Health is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration.