Surgical Technology

12–18 mo full-time.

Core curriculum

Aseptic techniqueinstrumentationsurgical procedures by specialtysterilizationOR clinicals

Course & assessment plan

9 courses · 2,700 clock hours. Universal core → one competency course per curriculum area → capstone → externship/clinical → exam prep. Open the full plan with every assessment.

Certification & licensure

Credential	Type	Issuing body
NBSTSA CST	Industry certification	National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting

Universal core (all programs)

Module	Hours
Workplace safety (OSHA 10)	10
First aid / CPR / AED	8
Applied math & measurement	40
Technical reading & writing	30
Digital literacy (IC3/MOS)	30
Career readiness (NCCER Core / WorkKeys)	30

Stackable pathways

Clinical Support: Sterile Processing Technician → Surgical Technology → Limited X-Ray / Radiologic Technology → Respiratory Therapy

In the Museum of VoTech

NBSTSA CST

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