ANDERSON UNIVERSITY

Surgical Technologist: Online Certificate Program

Join the fast-paced, rewarding medical field as a surgical technologist. By supporting surgeons in the operating room, you’ll support positive patient outcomes and gain skills needed to launch your career in healthcare — without years of schooling.

A medical professional wearing scrubs smiles at the camera
A medical professional wearing scrubs prepares tools ready for surgery

This Surgical Technologist Certificate Program is a great fit for:

  • Individuals interested in a career in healthcare
  • Recent high school graduates
  • Any student, healthcare professional, or aspiring healthcare worker who’s looking to join a booming field with opportunities for growth

About the Online Surgical Technologist Certificate Program

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COURSE LENGTH

18 weeks

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TIME COMMITMENT

16 hours per week

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TUITION

$4,000

Surgical technologists, also called operating room technicians, work alongside surgeons, nurses and other healthcare professionals during a surgical operation. You’ll make good money working in a fast-paced, stimulating environment that is not for the faint of heart. Surgical technologists are exposed to intense medical situations and must remain calm in high-stress, life-or-death scenarios. You must be prepared to work in these extreme environments.

The surgical technologist program provides students with hands-on learning experiences. Surgical procedures are demonstrated using virtual tools or live-recorded video and are simulated — allowing you to immerse yourself in a virtual experience that is engaging, safe and repeatable.

This program prepares students to become Tech in Surgery – Certified (TS-C) by the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT). Professionals who earn the NCCT designation have the clinical skills and knowledge for maintaining asepsis during surgery, anticipating the surgeon’s needs and remaining attentive to all aspects of the surgical procedure to ensure a safe environment for the patient.

Fast Facts

9,600

PROJECTED NUMBER OF SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST JOB OPENINGS NEXT YEAR

128,700

NUMBER OF SURGICAL ASSISTANTS AND TECHNOLOGISTS EMPLOYED IN 2021

$24

MEDIAN HOURLY WAGE FOR SURGICAL TECHNOLOGISTS

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Career Paths

Surgical Assistant
Surgical Technologist
Operating Room Technician
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Registered Nurse (RN)

Surgical technologists in the 90th percentile of earners in their field make more than $30 per hour.

-U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Is this online Surgical Technologist Certificate Program right for me? 

  • Are you a good communicator who can work well with a team?  
  • Are you detail-oriented, precise and able to follow instructions carefully?  
  • Are you dexterous and comfortable working with your hands to prepare medical areas for patients?  
  • Do you have the physical stamina needed to be on your feet frequently? 

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Ready to begin your career journey or have more questions? Connect with a Workforce Training Specialist today!

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