Colorado Technical University - Denver North
- 5775 Denver Tech Center (DTC) Blvd.
- Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Evolution in Education
There is a place for traditional approaches to education – it just isn't here. The curriculum at Colorado Technical University responds to new opportunities in the marketplace. We have instructors with actual work experience in the fields they teach, and over 100 Undergraduate and Graduate programs via our award-winning* Virtual Campus. Students can collaborate with people from all over the country through virtual study and discussion groups, or connect on campuses in multiple cities. At CTU, students have complete control because this isn't just another school. It's a new movement in education. Are you in?
Why Choose CTU?
- Enhance your experience with M.U.S.E., an award-winning** multi-media learning dashboard that allows students to choose their preferred learning method
- Learn from instructors, many of whom have work experience in the fields they teach so they're equipped to provide real world educations
- Network across the country through virtual groups that make learning richer and networks more powerful
- Immerse yourself in Associate, Bachelor's or Master's level curriculum online or on campus that reflects trends in the current marketplace
- Stand out from the competition by embracing new opportunities that can help position you for success in the career of your field of interest
Interested in Studying on Campus?
CTU has campuses in 5 cities:
Colorado Springs, CO
Denver, CO
Pueblo, CO
Sioux Falls, SD
Online education. Reinvented.
*CTU's Virtual Campus was named "Best of the Best" in the 2009 Computerworld Honors program in the Academia and Education category.
**M.U.S.E. received the Association of Private Sector Colleges and Universities, formerly the Career College Association, "2010 Innovative Best Practice/New Program" Award.
Associate of Science in Health Administration Services
Associate of Science in Surgical Technology
As the volume of surgeries increases, our population ages and technology advances, opportunities in surgical technology in hospitals, physician offices and outpatient care centers are growing faster than most occupations*. To prepare for an entry level surgical position in this exciting and rapidly expanding field, consider an Associate of Science degree in Surgical Technology.
The mission of this program is to prepare competent entry-level surgical technologists in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains and to help satisfy the need for surgical technologists in local and regional communities. The Associate of Science in Surgical Technology (ASST) program involves learning surgical procedures, exercising critical thinking skills and effectively communicating in the operating room environment. The surgical technologist is an active member of the surgical team. By using technology in the operating room suite, the student can learn the practical skills to successfully work in today’s fast-paced operating room.
- Provide high quality patient care pre, intra, and post surgery
- Participate as a competent team member working with surgeons, anesthesiologists, operating room nurses and other surgical personnel
- Develop competency as a scrub second assist surgical technologist and circulator
- Demonstrate expertise in maintaining a sterile field and assuring aseptic technique throughout the surgical procedure
- Exhibit caring and ethical behavior
- Communicate effectively and in a professional manner
- Utilize critical thinking skills
- Express enthusiasm and a sense of pride in team work
- Demonstrate the ability to apply theoretical knowledge and a surgical conscience
- Practice the role of patient advocate
- Practice as an entry-level surgical technologist
- Have the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue employment opportunities in operating and delivery rooms and surgery center settings
- Demonstrate knowledge of technology within the operating room to include computer systems and surgical robotics
Bachelor of Science in Health Services Administration
Colorado Technical University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association. (230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500. Chicago, Illinois. 60604-1411) www.ncahlc.org
Not all programs are available to residents of all states.
CTU cannot guarantee employment or salary.
Find disclosures on graduation rates, student financial obligations and more at www.coloradotech.edu/Disclosure