Surgical technology: training, information, schools and offers in your area

The following further training opportunities are available after completing the CHE in surgical technology:

• Courses offered by hospitals, companies, educational institutions and the professional association SBV TOA in areas such as management, training, specialization, microbiology and hygiene
• Advanced Federal Diploma of Higher Education (AFPE) e.g. specialist in infection prevention in healthcare with a federal diploma!
• UAS degree courses in related fields, e.g. Bachelor of Science (UAS) in Nursing or in Medical Technology. Different admission requirements apply depending on the University of Applied Sciences.

There are the following personal requirements for surgical technicians:

• Ability to concentrate
• Physical and mental resilience
• Sociability
• Communication skills
• Interest in the healthcare sector
• Technical understanding

The surgical technology course at a College of Higher Education prepares students for work in the operating theater. This includes planning and organizing all work processes for the planned operation as well as preparation and instrumentation.

As a specialist in surgical technology, you need the following skills:

• Providing and coordinating the necessary instruments, materials and equipment
• Instrumentation during surgical procedures
• Working according to current hygiene concepts in the operating area
• Instrument preparation and material testing
• Shared responsibility for patient care before, during and after the operation

• They assist the surgeons, hand over instruments and receive them.
• They are responsible for the availability of the necessary materials and the functioning of the equipment and always ensure compliance with hygiene regulations in everything they do.
• To ensure that an operation runs smoothly, they organize the workflow in the operating area.
• They coordinate the deployment of a wide variety of teams from different specialist disciplines and specialist staff.
• They are responsible for materials management, which includes maintenance and disposal.
• In addition, these specialists take intensive care of the patient's well-being before, during and after an operation.

• Care and support of patients in the operating area
• Instrumentation activity
• Serving activity
• Organization and logistics
• Quality management
• Interprofessional collaboration and communication
• Career development

The training in surgical technology ends with an oral diploma examination, a written diploma thesis and an internship qualification in the surgery department.

After training in surgical technology CHE, surgical technology specialists usually work in hospitals and clinics. However, they can also work in day clinics, outpatient clinics, doctors' surgeries or in medical technology companies. In some areas of activity, surgical technology specialists CHE also work at weekends, in night shifts or on call. The type and intensity of contact with patients also varies depending on the area of activity.

After training as a surgical technology specialist, you have the opportunity to specialize in a surgical field. Possible specializations include orthopaedics, cardiac surgery or microsurgery. With sufficient experience, they can head the corresponding surgical department of a clinic. There is also the possibility of further training in teaching and teaching in hospitals or healthcare schools.

The administrative procedures for surgical technology training at the CHE are as follows:

• The suitability assessment takes place in the respective institutions.
• The training contract is concluded between the prospective CHE surgical technology specialist and the company.
• Registration for the College of Higher Education is carried out by the training company.

Admission requirements for this continuing education, further training in surgical technology are usually:

• Completed basic training of at least three years, preferably as a health professional Federal VET Diploma or medical practice assistant Federal VET Diploma

or

• Vocational, technical or Baccalaureate or equivalent qualification

and

• Aptitude assessment and admission procedure
• Confirmation of a definitive internship position
• Minimum age 17 years

It is worth checking the admission requirements of the school of your choice and contacting the school directly if you have any questions. This can be done quickly, easily and without obligation using our contact form. Alternatively, use the "Ask a question" button and speak to the right contact person straight away.