Surgical Technologist
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 9/26/2023
Program Description
The Surgical Technologist Training Program is designed to prepare students to function as members of the surgical team in hospitals and clinics with registered nurses and surgeons in the operating room. The program curriculum consists of medical terminology; human anatomy and physiology; fundamentals of pharmacology; microbiology and immunology. Students are taught ethics as well as good communication skills to enhance teamwork in operating rooms. Students are familiarized with basic knowledge of surgical instruments, aseptic techniques, draping techniques and surgical site management.
Established in 2019
CIP: 51-0909 Surgical Technology/Technologist.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Stellar Career College
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
NCCT
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
- IBHE
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
48 Weeks ( 1255.00 Hours / 59.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $24,000.00 |
| Books | $950.00 |
| Fees | $100.00 |
| Total Cost | $25,050.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
Application Procedure
The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $8,000.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Math - 12th grade level
- Reading - 12th grade level
- Other - English Proficiency
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Weekend Classes
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
Performance Data
Program: Surgical Technologist
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 9/26/2023
Program Description
The Surgical Technologist Training Program is designed to prepare students to function as members of the surgical team in hospitals and clinics with registered nurses and surgeons in the operating room. The program curriculum consists of medical terminology; human anatomy and physiology; fundamentals of pharmacology; microbiology and immunology. Students are taught ethics as well as good communication skills to enhance teamwork in operating rooms. Students are familiarized with basic knowledge of surgical instruments, aseptic techniques, draping techniques and surgical site management.
Established in 2019
CIP: 51-0909 Surgical Technology/Technologist.
Provider Information
Stellar Career College
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
NCCT
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
- IBHE
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
48 Weeks ( 1255.00 Hours / 59.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $24,000.00 |
| Books | $950.00 |
| Fees | $100.00 |
| Total Cost | $25,050.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
Application Procedure
The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $8,000.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Math - 12th grade level
- Reading - 12th grade level
- Other - English Proficiency
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Weekend Classes
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction