Malcolm X College is the only public city college in the city of Chicago to offer a surgical technologist program as of June 2010. The program requires two years of full-time study to complete and culminates in an Associate of Applied Science degree. To enroll in the program, applicants must first complete prerequisite coursework in biology, anatomy and English. Among the courses required for the program are preparation for surgery, patient care, surgical interventions, pharmacology, asepsis, sociology and psychology. Two clinical rotations in Chicago hospitals are mandatory for graduation. In addition to federal and state financial aid programs, Malcolm X College offers a limited number of scholarships and work-study placements. An on-campus daycare provides low-cost child care for the children of students and faculty.
Malcolm X College
1900 West Van Buren St.
Chicago, IL 60612
312-850-7000
malcolmx.ccc.edu
A nonsectarian institution, Chicago's Robert Morris University is the seventh largest private college in Illinois. The school offers an Associate in Applied Science degree in surgical technology that takes two years of full-time study to complete. Students in the program take classes in anatomy, microbiology, developmental psychology and professionalism. Clinical rotations occur throughout the program in a variety of clinical settings, including Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Mount Sinai Hospital and Childrens Memorial Hospitals. Eligible students may qualify for federal and state grants and loans, veterans benefits, institutional scholarships and work study placements to offset the cost of tuition at Robert Morris. The Career Service Center provides job placement assistance for all graduates.
Robert Morris University
401 South State St.
Chicago, IL 60605
312-935-6646
robertmorris.edu
Founded in 1964, Triton College is a public institution in River Grove, a community approximately 15 miles from Chicago. The college offers a three-semester, one-year certificate program in surgical technology. Required courses include anatomy, surgical procedures, medical terminology, psychology and computer science. Clinical rotations begin during the first semester and give students the opportunity to work in the central supply centers and operating, recovery and delivery rooms of Chicago area medical facilities. Among the financial aid programs available to students at Triton are federal and state grants and loans, private lending, veterans benefits, scholarships and work-study placements. The college operates an on-site daycare. The Career Services Center provides assistance with resume writing, interview preparation and job searches.
Triton College
2000 Fifth Ave.
River Grove, IL 60171
708-456-0300
triton.edu