Surgical Technology
Get ready to scrub in
You serve as an essential part of the team during surgical procedures. Learn to prepare the operating room, supplies and instrumentation used to ensure quality patient outcomes.
Our Surgical Technology program teaches the latest standards and practices in a program fully accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs.
Why study Surgical Technology with us?
Our CLC instructors have working experience as surgical technologists. Go with them into our simulated operating lab rooms and area hospitals to gain experience that you will carry into your profession.
Your training includes a minimum of 120 surgical procedures. You may even secure a full-time position at one of your clinical sites by the time you graduate!
Accreditation
The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
CAAHEP
9355 113th St. N, #7709
Seminole, FL 33775
Phone: (727) 210-2350
Fax: (727) 210-2354
www.caahep.org
| Year | Graduation rate | Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) exam pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 80% | 100% |
| 2024 | 100% | 100% |
Admission: More needed
Get started with our Surgical Technology program using these steps:
- Apply at CLC and meet prerequisites.
- Submit the Screening Form (PDF).
- Meet the minimum selection criteria based on student records.
Screening deadline: First Wednesday of March
Your College & Career Navigator (CCN) will guide you through the onboarding process.
Learn more about this limited-enrollment program.
For the Fall 2024 cohort, admission will be on a rolling basis up until the start of the semester. Eligible students can submit a screening form to srg-admissions@clcillinois.edu.
Highlights
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PATH Grant Stipends
Get extra financial support for school and living expenses through the Pipeline for the Advancement of the Healthcare Workforce Program (PATH) grant. -
Financial Aid/Scholarships Available
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Career Degree
Earn an associate degree in 2 years and gain in-demand technical and job-ready skills. -
Program Length: 2 Years
Full-time students finish in 2 years.
Career Degree
For students who want to start or shift to a new career or advance in their current career.
You can earn an Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree at CLC in 2 years*. Gain job-ready skills from experienced instructors and earn work-based experience from apprenticeships and internships. Some of the courses you’ll take earn college credit, which can transfer to a 4-year college or university toward a bachelor’s degree.
*Assumes full-time enrollment.
Need help?
Your College & Career Navigator (CCN) helps you
- complete the admission process
- choose an academic program
- enroll in first-semester classes
- get access to helpful resources
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Career Degree
Surgical Technology
Associate in Applied Science- Cost
- $14,904*
*Cost is estimated based on recommended pathway credit hours. This includes in-district tuition and other fees, such as books and materials before financial aid is applied, as well as grants, loans or scholarships. There are many opportunities for financial assistance at CLC. Learn more about Cost of Attendance.
Courses in the program
With 4, 8-week clinical rotations and a capstone course, this program prepares you for the Certified Surgical Technologist exam and to enter the workforce as an entry-level surgical technologist.
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Experience the benefit of small class sizes and personalized instruction from your CLC instructors.
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