Surgical Technology
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/18/2025
Program Description
Surgical Technologists perform many different responsibilities in the operating room. They act as the scrub person, as the circulator, and as the first assistant on the surgical team. Surgical Technologists' responsibilities involve preparing the operating room and instruments, equipment, and supplies that will be needed; positioning and preparing the patient for surgery; and passing instruments, sponges, and sutures to the surgeon. Surgical Technologists are the surgical team's experts in aseptic technique, being constantly vigilant for any break in the technique that could endanger the sterile field. Surgical Technologists belong to a separate non-nursing profession and are highly skilled, having completed the necessary specialized education and training focused on working in the operating room. The preferred entry-level education for the Surgical Technologist is an Associate Degree.
Established in 1995
CIP: 51-0909 Surgical Technology/Technologist.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Local Information
| What portion of the total program cost (question 11), is for books and fees? | 300 |
| SOC Code the curriculum will prepare the customer to obtain employemnt in | 93914 |
Provider Information
Malcolm X College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- Illinois Community College Board
Education Information
Other
80 Weeks ( 1050.00 Hours / 70.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $8,262.00 |
| Books | $600.00 |
| Fees | $50.00 |
| Tests | $240.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $424.00 |
| Total Cost | $9,576.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Applicants must apply to the college online; complete program prerequisite courses; submit official transcripts from all Colleges and Universities. Three letters of recommendation and personal interview with program selection committee.
The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $8,000.
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- Physical Exam
- Prerequisites - MATH 118 or higher, BIO 120, BIO 121 & Bio 226; 2.5GPA
- Other - Criminal Background Check
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Other(Specify)
Performance Data
Program: Surgical Technology
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/18/2025
Program Description
Surgical Technologists perform many different responsibilities in the operating room. They act as the scrub person, as the circulator, and as the first assistant on the surgical team. Surgical Technologists' responsibilities involve preparing the operating room and instruments, equipment, and supplies that will be needed; positioning and preparing the patient for surgery; and passing instruments, sponges, and sutures to the surgeon. Surgical Technologists are the surgical team's experts in aseptic technique, being constantly vigilant for any break in the technique that could endanger the sterile field. Surgical Technologists belong to a separate non-nursing profession and are highly skilled, having completed the necessary specialized education and training focused on working in the operating room. The preferred entry-level education for the Surgical Technologist is an Associate Degree.
Established in 1995
CIP: 51-0909 Surgical Technology/Technologist.
Local Information
| What portion of the total program cost (question 11), is for books and fees? | 300 |
| SOC Code the curriculum will prepare the customer to obtain employemnt in | 93914 |
Provider Information
Malcolm X College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- Illinois Community College Board
Education Information
Other
80 Weeks ( 1050.00 Hours / 70.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $8,262.00 |
| Books | $600.00 |
| Fees | $50.00 |
| Tests | $240.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $424.00 |
| Total Cost | $9,576.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Applicants must apply to the college online; complete program prerequisite courses; submit official transcripts from all Colleges and Universities. Three letters of recommendation and personal interview with program selection committee.
The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $8,000.
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- Physical Exam
- Prerequisites - MATH 118 or higher, BIO 120, BIO 121 & Bio 226; 2.5GPA
- Other - Criminal Background Check
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Other(Specify)