February 03, 2025
Trine University is now offering its associate of applied science in surgical technology degree in an expanded hybrid format, allowing students to complete online coursework from home while gaining valuable in-person experience through immersive courses, lab sessions and clinical rotations.
“We’ve expanded our online course offerings to provide the perfect blend of flexibility and hands-on learning,” said Jennifer Lloyd, program director. “We’re pleased to allow students the convenience of doing coursework in the comfort of their own homes while still giving them the exposure they need in our state-of-the-art labs and in the real world to gain the skills they need for a successful surgical technology career.”
The surgical technology program is housed in the new Dr. Earl D. and Melanie N. Brooks College of Health Professions facility, located near Parkview Regional Medical Center on Fort Wayne’s northeast side.
Among other amenities, the new facility offers state-of-the-art classrooms and laboratories, an innovative Simulated Patient Care Center, mock surgical rooms, sterile processing and more.
Trine University’s Associate of Applied Science in surgical technology program prepares students for a career in the growing field of surgical technology, allowing them to complete a degree in as little as 17 months. The program provides maximum clinical exposure, beginning in the first semester, at multiple sites.
For more information on the application process, scheduling a visit, or additional questions, visit www.trine.edu/st or email surgicaltechnology@trine.edu.
Isabel Soto, instructor, and her Spanish students have created an ofrenda (decorated altar) honoring Ana Boman, who taught Spanish in Trine University’s Department of Humanities and Communication for 16 years before she passed away last year.
Trine University has launched Dual Advantage, a new program that gives undergraduate students multiple pathways to earn both a bachelor’s degree and an advanced degree in less time than completing both degrees separately.
Trine University student organizations and the McKetta Department of Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering recently offered activities for girls interested in science and engineering at the 2026 STEM Expo hosted by the Girl Scouts of Northern Indiana-Michiana (GSNI-M).