The Surgical Technology program prepares students to be essential allied health professionals on the surgical care team. Surgical technologists work under a surgeon’s supervision to ensure safe and effective surgical procedures. Their responsibilities include maintaining a safe operating room environment, ensuring that equipment functions correctly, and upholding patient safety standards. The Surgical Technology program teaches fundamentals in aseptic techniques, sterile procedures, human anatomy, surgical methods, and various tools and technologies, enabling graduates to assist physicians in performing surgeries and diagnostic procedures.
Entrance Requirements
- All applicants must be 18 years of age.
- Student must be a high school graduate or equivalent.
- Minimum grade of a C+ (77%) or higher in all prerequisite courses
- All prerequisites must be completed by the spring semester for fall enrollment.
- Candidates transferring credits to CEI from another institution must be admitted as a CEI matriculated student and have all prerequisite credits submitted to CEI by March 1st to be eligible to apply for fall admission. In-progress courses at outside institutions will require an approved petition before applying and courses must be completed by spring semester’s end.
Surgical Technology is a competitive entry program, and applicants go through a selection process. Submission of a Surgical Technology professional application does not guarantee acceptance into the program. Non-selected applicants must reapply each year.
Professional Program Application Requirements
The Surgical Technology professional application deadline is April 1st. All forms and links are on the CEI Surgical Technology webpage. Incomplete application submissions will not be considered.
After acceptance into the program, the following documentation is required:
Additional Information
- One cohort of 16 students is admitted each fall semester.
- The curriculum and course requirements are academically rigorous.
- Accepted students, including alternates, are required to attend mandatory orientation held on the last Monday in April. Details will be provided in the acceptance letters.
Intended Learning Outcomes
- Provide a safe, efficient, and supportive environment for the surgical patient
- Demonstrate accountability and professional values
- Follow and demonstrate the principles of surgical asepsis
- Recognize normal and pathological anatomy and physiology to individualize surgical patient care
- Demonstrate the methods of care and handling of surgical instruments and equipment according to each surgical specialty
- Communicate effectively with the surgical team
- Demonstrate effective critical thinking skills
- Identify resources for life-long learning
Program Costs
In addition to the registration fees, a Surgical Technology (SRT) student can expect to spend approximately $2,500 on books, supplies, testing, and miscellaneous costs while completing the SRT Associate of Applied Science Degree. Graduates must sit for the national certification exam at the end of the program. Information regarding costs and dates for the exams will be available from the program instructor(s).
Accreditation and Certification
Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) under the direction of the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC-STSA). The Surgical Technology Program awards all graduating students an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree, making them eligible to sit for the Certified Surgical Technologist National Certification Exam (CST) given as the exit exam. This purpose is to determine through examination if an individual has acquired both theoretical and practical knowledge of surgical technology. Upon passing the examination the individual earns the Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential.
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
113th St. N, #7709
Seminole, FL 33775
727-210-2350
www.caahep.org
Program Continuation Requirements
All professional component specific courses must be passed with a minimum of C+ (77%), and must be passed consecutively before continuing the next courses.
- Sixty (60) Credits
- Financial Aid Eligible
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