About Our Surgical Technology Program

• Program: Surgical Technology
• Pathway: Health Science

Surgical Technology by the Numbers

• 2.5: minimum GPA to be eligible to apply
• 18: months to complete our program
• 30: up to 30 applicants accepted each application period
• 50–75: average number of prospective students who apply to our program each application period
• $5,733: approximate cost of the Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) program

Our Mission

To prepare graduates who are excellent and ethical surgical technologists with qualities needed to provide exceptional compassionate and caring patient care.

How Our Program Works

Time Commitment

You need to commit to full-time schedule for 2 years (60 credit hours).

Part-time, weekend, and distance learning are not available.

Clinical Case Requirement

Surgical rotations are a mandatory component of our program.

You must complete 120 cases—including general, specialty, and endoscopic surgical procedures.

Our surgical technology program is required to verify your progress in the scrub role in surgical procedures that increase in complexity as you move toward entry-level graduate competency.

Schedule

Program courses, labs, and clinics are generally held Monday through Thursday between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Clinics may start as early as 6 a.m. and possibly include afternoon or evening rotations.

There is little or no time for outside work during program.

Grades

Successful completion of this program requires a grade of “C” (75 percent) or better in all courses.

Cost

Approximately $5,733, including courses, books, and immunizations

National Certifying Exam: $247

Credential

After successfully completing our program, you are eligible to sit for the Certified Surgical Technologist Exam, which is administered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).

Contact

Updated February 26, 2024