Accredited Surgical Tech Schools

GateWay Community College

• The surgical technology program at GateWay Community College admits 28 students every fall. Prerequisite courses include anatomy and physiology with lab, introductory algebra and college reading. Applicants can take an assessment test to exempt themselves from the math and reading requirements. They must have a current certification in CPR for health care providers and submit to a criminal background check. If accepted, students must provide immunization records before starting clinical instruction. The estimated cost for the program is about $7,100, as of July 2010. Students receive an associate's degree in applied science when they complete the program. (Reference 1)

  GateWay Community College

  108 North 40th St

  Phoenix, AZ 85034

  602-286-8000

  gatewaycc.edu

Aims Community College

• Applicants for the surgical technology program at Aims Community College must have a high school diploma or GED and completed prerequisite courses in biology, English composition, microbiology, anatomy and physiology, human growth and development and medical terminology. Before applying, students must attend a program orientation meeting, at which the program advisers will discuss the rest of the admissions process. These meetings occur the second Tuesday of every month, twice a day. If accepted, students must submit immunization records and complete a tuberculosis test. Students receive an associate's degree in applied science and a certificate of completion at the end of the two-year program. (Reference 2)

  Aims Community College

  5401 West 20th St

  Greeley, CO 80634

  970-330-8008

  aims.edu

Erwin Technical Center

• The surgical technology program at Erwin Technical Center last for 14 months and confers a certificate of completion. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED; however, no prerequisite courses are required. Applicants without a college degree must take an entrance exam that assesses reading, language and math skills. Other requirements include an interview with a program adviser, a criminal background check and proof of a physical exam and immunization. If accepted, students matriculate in the fall. Anticipated cost of the program as of July 2010 is about $3,900. (Reference 3)

  Erwin Technical Center

  2010 East Hillsborough Ave

  Tampa, FL 33610

  813-231-1815

  erwin.edu

Malcolm X College

• Malcolm X College is the only college in Chicago with a surgical technology program. Application requirements include CPR certification, transcripts, three letters of recommendation, proof of health insurance, scores from the school’s math assessment exam and a resume. Prerequisite courses include English composition, medial terminology, molecular cell biology and anatomy and physiology. Prospective students must turn in applications by April 15 for matriculation in the fall. Students receive an associates degree at completion of the two-year program. (Reference 4)

  Malcolm X College

  1900 W Van Buren

  Chicago, IL 60612

  312-850-7000

  malcolmx.ccc.edu