Surgical Technology AAS
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 5
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/30/2025
Program Description
The role of the Surgical Technologist is to provide quality patient care while preparing the operating room for surgical cases. You'll help maintain a sterile environment and remain next to the patient during the entire surgery. You will pass surgical instruments to the surgeon and anticipate the needs of the surgeonyou may even put your hand directly in a patient's body during some surgeries. A career in the operating room is never dull, and being a strong team player is a must for a surgical technologist.
Established in 2018
CIP: 51-0909 Surgical Technology/Technologist.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Elgin Comm. College District #509
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Association of Surgical Technologist
Quality Assurance
- Higher Learning Commission
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification, Associates Degree
64 Weeks ( 853.00 Hours / 64.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $9,440.00 |
| Books | $1,672.00 |
| Fees | $288.00 |
| Tests | $350.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $150.00 |
| Total Cost | $11,900.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Please note: bookstore prices are subject to change.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Other - Score in the 25th percentile or better in each section of the PSB-HOA exam.
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Day Classes
Performance Data
Program: Surgical Technology AAS
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 5
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/30/2025
Program Description
The role of the Surgical Technologist is to provide quality patient care while preparing the operating room for surgical cases. You'll help maintain a sterile environment and remain next to the patient during the entire surgery. You will pass surgical instruments to the surgeon and anticipate the needs of the surgeonyou may even put your hand directly in a patient's body during some surgeries. A career in the operating room is never dull, and being a strong team player is a must for a surgical technologist.
Established in 2018
CIP: 51-0909 Surgical Technology/Technologist.
Provider Information
Elgin Comm. College District #509
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Association of Surgical Technologist
Quality Assurance
- Higher Learning Commission
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification, Associates Degree
64 Weeks ( 853.00 Hours / 64.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $9,440.00 |
| Books | $1,672.00 |
| Fees | $288.00 |
| Tests | $350.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $150.00 |
| Total Cost | $11,900.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Please note: bookstore prices are subject to change.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Other - Score in the 25th percentile or better in each section of the PSB-HOA exam.
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Day Classes