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Continuing Education Certificate Programs

Surgical Technician

Surgical Technician

Program Overview

This 70-hour program explores the vital role of the surgical technologist, covering operating room preparation and intraoperative assistance. You’ll learn:

> Sterile techniques
> Instrument handling
> Patient care under the surgeon’s supervision

Foundational knowledge includes medical terminology, anatomy, and infection control, ensuring effective communication within the surgical team.


Prerequisites

> High school diploma or equivalency.


Courses

Surgical Technician
(SUT100 / 23 sessions / 70 hours plus optional externship / Hybrid)

> The course tuition includes textbooks, registration fee, certificate, and materials.
> NO DISCOUNTS APPLY TO THIS COURSE.


Program Approval

Our Surgical Technologist program is approved by the American Allied Health (AAH), ensuring graduates meet recognized industry standards for certification.

Please Note:

> This program is not an associate degree.
> It is not accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), which typically requires a 2 year associate degree credit program.

This program is designed to provide the essential skills and knowledge for entry-level surgical technologists without the extended time commitment of a degree program. However, an associate degree program offers an expanded curriculum including advanced healthcare topics and aligns with higher-level positions with expanded responsibilities.