Online Certificate

Surgical Technologist

Launch your exciting career in medicine by earning your Surgical Technologist Certificate. You’ll learn to assist surgeons in the operating room, supporting a team as they perform life-saving procedures. Jumpstart your career with this self-paced introduction to the medical industry!

This Program Is a Great Fit For

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Working Adults

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Aspiring Healthcare Professionals

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Recent High School Graduates

About the Surgical Technologist Certificate

Course length

18 weeks

Weekly time commitment

20 hours

Tuition

$4,000*

*You can pay as little as $267 per month. For full payment options and different financing plans, including interest rates from external lenders, please talk to our enrollment team.

With your Surgical Technologist Certificate, you’ll have the knowledge and skills you need to work with surgeons, nurses and other healthcare professionals during surgical operations. You’ll be prepared to work in a fast-paced, high-stress environment while remaining calm and collected under pressure. Program content covers anatomy, medical terminology, maintaining asepsis, anticipating surgeons needs and surgical environment safety. This program prepares students to become Tech in Surgery – Certified (TS-C) by the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).

Regional Data (Ohio)

A surgical technologist in the state of Ohio can earn an average of $55,230 per year.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

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Career Paths 

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Surgical Technologist

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Surgical Assistant

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Operating Room Technician

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Medical Assistant

5

Dialysis Technician

Is This Certificate Right For Me? 

  • Circle icon Do you have a keen interest in healthcare and an innate drive to help others?
  • Circle icon Are you searching for a career path that lets you join the workforce in a relatively short amount of time?
  • Circle icon Are you eager to acquire hands-on skills and apply them in a healthcare environment?
  • Circle icon Can you thrive in a dynamic setting, where adaptability and quick thinking are key?
  • Circle icon Does the idea of working collaboratively with a team of healthcare professionals excite you?
  • Circle icon Are you meticulous, with a knack for working with data, managing records or handling administrative tasks?