Surgical technologists are allied health professionals who are an integral part of the team of medical practitioners, providing surgical care to patients in various settings. The surgical technologist works under the medical supervision of a surgeon to ensure that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety.

Graduates of this program are required to take the National Certification Surgical Technology exam.

The TVCC SGT program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Accreditation Review Committee on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA).

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
9355 - 113th St. N, #7709
Seminole, FL 33775
www.caahep.org

There is a selection process for this program. It is the student’s responsibility to read the current health occupations brochure. Students may apply if they expect to complete the prerequisite courses or become TSI complete by the end of the fall semester.

The deadline for completing all pre-admission testing requirements and submitting the online application is December 1. Applicants will have until January 31 to submit fall semester transcripts and TSI completion documentation.

Note: Criminal history may disqualify individuals from obtaining or maintaining surgical technologist certifications.

Surgical technology graduates become Certified Surgical Technologists (CST) by passing the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) certifying exam. At present, NBSTSA does not disqualify applicants with a criminal history from taking the certifying exam and becoming a CST; however, criminal history may disqualify individuals from obtaining employment as a surgical technologist.