Surgical Technologist

Career Training Certificate

Train to become an integral part of the surgical team! Surgical Technologists prepare operating rooms, arrange equipment, and help doctors during surgeries.

Students who complete this training are well-prepared to take the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) Certified Surgical Technologist examination. 

Program admission is twice a year with classes starting in March and September. The training includes an internship.

Title IV Financial Aid eligible:  Yes

Careers

Completing this program can lead to employment in a variety of different careers.  Here are some examples of occupations related to this program with associated Pima County-based annual median wages.  Some careers may require additional education or training. Source: EMSI

Surgical Technologist	$46,672

Academic Options

After three to five years of experience and more formal training, become eligible to be a certified surgical first assistant, working for a surgeon who has selected you and doing many of the surgical procedures.

Program Requirements 2020-2021

Required Modules

Module #	Title	Hours
HO 818	Anatomy, Physiology, and Microbiology	150
SG 900	Introduction to Healthcare	86
SG 910	Introduction to Instrumentation, Equipment, and Sterilization	106
SG 920	Anesthesia and Surgical Pharmacology	35
SG 930	Patient Care	23
SG 950LB	Surgical Lab Procedures I	110
SG 960LB	Surgical Lab Procedures II	165
SG 970LB	Surgical Lab Procedures III	125
SG 990	Surgical Technologist Externship I	250
SG 995	Surgical Technologist Externship II	276
Total		1,326

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Gainful Employment Disclosure

www.pima.edu/surgtech-cert