Surgical Technology AAS
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 5
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/25/2024
Program Description
Surgical technologists are allied health professionals who are an important part of the team of medical practitioners providing surgical care to patients. Surgical technologists work under the supervision of a surgeon to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures, ensuring that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient well-being. Surgical technologists possess expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique and combine the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to facilitate a physician's performance of surgeries. Graduates of Elgin Community Colleges Surgical Technology Program are eligible for certification by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA), an administratively independent body from the Association of Surgical Technologists. Students who pass the NBSTSA exam earn the title of certified surgical technologist (CST).
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 | $8,890.00 |
| Books | $1,472.00 |
| Total Cost | $10,362.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Contact Provider
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: 6/25/2024
Program Description
Surgical technologists are allied health professionals who are an important part of the team of medical practitioners providing surgical care to patients. Surgical technologists work under the supervision of a surgeon to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures, ensuring that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient well-being. Surgical technologists possess expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique and combine the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to facilitate a physician's performance of surgeries. Graduates of Elgin Community Colleges Surgical Technology Program are eligible for certification by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA), an administratively independent body from the Association of Surgical Technologists. Students who pass the NBSTSA exam earn the title of certified surgical technologist (CST).
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 | $8,890.00 |
| Books | $1,472.00 |
| Total Cost | $10,362.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Contact Provider
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