A.S. Surgical Technology
Put your meticulous attention to detail to work in the operating room. As a surgical tech, you’ll play a key role in hospitals by assisting in surgeries and supporting the surgical team. Our CAAHEP-accredited A.S. in Surgical Technology gives you a well-rounded mix of classroom, lab, and hands-on clinical experience, preparing you for the Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) exam. By the time you graduate, you’ll be fully equipped to step into the operating room with confidence.
Est. time to completion:
18–21 months*
Credit hours:
92
Cost per credit hour:
$470
Personalized attention
Small classes mean more focused learning.
Hands-on learning
Get real-world ready with labs and clinical experience.
CAAHEP accredited
This degree adheres to the education standards of the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs.
A.S. Surgical Technology
Curriculum
Overview
Surgical tech students will study key areas like patient care before, during, and after surgery; aseptic techniques; surgical procedures; and how to handle sterilization, infection control, and surgical instruments.
Courses
For course descriptions, see our Course Catalog.
Financial assistance
Financial assistance is available to those who apply and qualify. Talk with us to see if Federal Student Aid, scholarships, transfer credits, employer assistance, loans and grants, or military discounts are available to you.
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*Time length for program completion will vary depending upon the number of courses taken per term, developmental courses when required, transfer credit accepted, lack of continuous enrollment, etc.
The Surgical Technology program is part of Sullivan University’s College of Allied Health and is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), upon recommendation of the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC-ST/SA). View Licensure Disclosure by State.
The ARC/STSA is the only CAAHEP-recognized Committee on Accreditation for education programs in surgical technology and surgical assisting. The ARC/STSA is a private 501 (c)(3) non-profit accreditation services body providing national recognition for higher education programs in surgical technology and surgical assisting, in collaboration with the Commission on Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), in order to promote quality surgical patient care through quality education.