Surgical Technology - AAS Degree
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 6
Last Re-Certification Date: 7/24/2024
Program Description
This program teaches students to set up the operating room, prepare surgical instruments and assist in their use. Prepare patients for surgery and perform other tasks that ensure a safe surgical environment. Surgical technologists (STs) are employed in hospital operating rooms, delivery rooms, emergency departments and ambulatory care areas.
Established in 1996
CIP: 51-0909 Surgical Technology/Technologist.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
College Of DuPage
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
NBSTSA
Quality Assurance
- Illinois State Board of Education
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification, Associates Degree
96 Weeks ( 1600.00 Hours / 64.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $9,728.00 |
| Books | $2,400.00 |
| Fees | $683.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $247.00 |
| Total Cost | $13,058.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Book and lab fees are estimates. A College of DuPage admission application is required as well as a health sciences admission application. Please contact the program coordinator for additional questions or information.**Weeks completion dates based on attendance during fall and spring semesters only**
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- Physical Exam
- Math - College Level
- Reading - College Level
- Writing - College Level
- Prerequisites - HLTHS 1110, ANAT 1552/1572, SRGT 1001, etc
- Other - Criminal Background Check and Health Requirements
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Other(Specify)
Performance Data
Program: Surgical Technology - AAS Degree
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 6
Last Re-Certification Date: 7/24/2024
Program Description
This program teaches students to set up the operating room, prepare surgical instruments and assist in their use. Prepare patients for surgery and perform other tasks that ensure a safe surgical environment. Surgical technologists (STs) are employed in hospital operating rooms, delivery rooms, emergency departments and ambulatory care areas.
Established in 1996
CIP: 51-0909 Surgical Technology/Technologist.
Provider Information
College Of DuPage
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
NBSTSA
Quality Assurance
- Illinois State Board of Education
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification, Associates Degree
96 Weeks ( 1600.00 Hours / 64.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $9,728.00 |
| Books | $2,400.00 |
| Fees | $683.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $247.00 |
| Total Cost | $13,058.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Book and lab fees are estimates. A College of DuPage admission application is required as well as a health sciences admission application. Please contact the program coordinator for additional questions or information.**Weeks completion dates based on attendance during fall and spring semesters only**
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- Physical Exam
- Math - College Level
- Reading - College Level
- Writing - College Level
- Prerequisites - HLTHS 1110, ANAT 1552/1572, SRGT 1001, etc
- Other - Criminal Background Check and Health Requirements
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Other(Specify)