Surgical Technology
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 19
Last Re-Certification Date: 9/22/2025
Program Description
Prepares individuals to perform general technical support tasks in the operating room before, during, and after surgery. Includes instruction in pre-operation patient and surgical team preparation, handling surgical instruments at tableside, supplying inventory maintenance before and during operations, sterilizing and cleaning equipment, maintaining clean and sealed environments, operating room safety procedures, and record-keeping.
Established in 2000
CIP: 51-0909 Surgical Technology/Technologist.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Richland Community College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
NBSTSA
Quality Assurance
- Illinois State Board of Education
Education Information
License, Associates Degree
75 Weeks ( 1420.00 Hours / 66.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $11,550.00 |
| Books | $2,622.00 |
| Fees | $1,635.00 |
| Tests | $65.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $740.00 |
| Total Cost | $16,612.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Complete and provide Richland Admission Information Form. Provide official high school transcript(s) or proof of GED completion. Provide official transcript(s) for other college(s) attended (if applicable). Complete financial aid application (if applicable). Review admission criteria on website--selective admission program.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Writing - Eligibility for ENGL 101
- Prerequisites - BIOL 220 ENGL 101, PSYCH 110, HLTH 140
- Other - Selective admission program
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Day Classes
Performance Data
Program: Surgical Technology
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 19
Last Re-Certification Date: 9/22/2025
Program Description
Prepares individuals to perform general technical support tasks in the operating room before, during, and after surgery. Includes instruction in pre-operation patient and surgical team preparation, handling surgical instruments at tableside, supplying inventory maintenance before and during operations, sterilizing and cleaning equipment, maintaining clean and sealed environments, operating room safety procedures, and record-keeping.
Established in 2000
CIP: 51-0909 Surgical Technology/Technologist.
Provider Information
Richland Community College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
NBSTSA
Quality Assurance
- Illinois State Board of Education
Education Information
License, Associates Degree
75 Weeks ( 1420.00 Hours / 66.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $11,550.00 |
| Books | $2,622.00 |
| Fees | $1,635.00 |
| Tests | $65.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $740.00 |
| Total Cost | $16,612.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Complete and provide Richland Admission Information Form. Provide official high school transcript(s) or proof of GED completion. Provide official transcript(s) for other college(s) attended (if applicable). Complete financial aid application (if applicable). Review admission criteria on website--selective admission program.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Writing - Eligibility for ENGL 101
- Prerequisites - BIOL 220 ENGL 101, PSYCH 110, HLTH 140
- Other - Selective admission program
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Day Classes