Surgical Technologist
Associate in Applied Science
Surgical technologists function as members of the surgical team in the operating room, delivery room, or out-patient surgical center; as employees of the surgeon; or as part of an organ donor team. Surgical technologists prepare the operating room by setting up surgical instruments and equipment.
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day course to learn about the Surgical Technologist program.
The campus laboratories in the Surgical Technologist program replicate real healthcare settings, allowing students to practice within a controlled environment, using the same medical equipment as local hospitals. Students study basic patient care practices, aseptic technique, surgical anatomy, surgical procedure, and surgical supplies and instruments.
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The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), in cooperation with the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA).
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Surgical Technologist working in hospitals, surgical centers, physicians offices, and outpatient care centers
COMPLETION TIME
24 Months
if Full Time
5 Semesters60 Total Credit Hours
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ESTIMATED COST
$9,600
+ supplies & fees
Based on 2024-25
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AVERAGE CLASS SIZE
15 Students
average per class
Small class sizes mean more individual attention and a higher rate of success.
View the College Catalog to see a complete list of classes for this program.
Meet Our Students and Alumni
The ICC Surgical Technologist program is a fast-paced, demanding curriculum that requires higher order thinking processes. Students must have good communication and stress management skills.
Bill Hammer, Professor, Health Careers
How Do I Get Into the Surgical Technologist Program?
Start a career in the fast-paced and rewarding world of Surgical Technology. Connect with an Admissions representative to learn how to get started.
- Complete our quick admissions application. It’s free and easy!
- Submit health science application.
- Apply for financial aid (FAFSA).
- Apply for ICC Scholarships. Just one easy application for over hundreds of scholarships.
- High school coursework in anatomy, biology, chemistry, and math is beneficial.
- Complete the SURTK 100 course for a one day preview of the program.
What Can I Expect As a Surgical Technologist Student?
- Students are advised to complete the anatomy and physiology and medical terminology requirement before beginning the SURTK course sequence.
- Hands-on learning in the program laboratories.
- Clinical experience in all the surgical specialties at area hospitals.
- Upon earning an Associate in Applied Science degree in Surgical Technologist, students will be qualified to sit for the National Certification Exam by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).
Accreditation
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Educational Programs (CAAHEP) in cooperation with the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA).
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