Surgical Technology

Scheduling Information

Adults / 10 months (All day); 12 months (Evening)

Contact the One Stop Information & Enrollment Center at (918) 828-5000 for start dates.

Entrance Requirements

Adult students only (age 18 or older)
High school diploma or G.E.D.
Basic computer literacy

Additional Requirements

Prior to the start of the clinical practicum, students must:

• Undergo a criminal background check including sex offender registration as required by the Oklahoma Child Care Facilities Licensing Act that requires individuals providing care to children under the age of 18 to be free of any criminal history that would indicate a potential for violent abuse against another person. Information provided on the criminal background check may impact student clinical eligibility.
• Provide verification of immunizations through vaccination records, titer (blood test) results, or declination statements. A list of specific immunizations may be obtained through the Health Sciences Center by calling 918.828.1216. 
• Have a current American Heart Association CPR for the Healthcare Provider card.
• Provide transportation to clinical sites.
• Adult students must pay a liability insurance fee for clinicals. This fee is charged for each Tulsa Tech fiscal year (July 1st to June 30th).
• Adult students must pay a drug screening fee for clinicals. The drug screening is required for all students and will be completed sometime before clinicals.
• Adult students must pay a fee to participate in the online immunization tracking system.

NOTE: Fees associated with the requirements above are included in tuition/fees/books section.

Surgical Technology students must pass each course with a minimum of 80% and complete 120 total procedures in the practicum courses to maintain satisfactory academic performance.  All skills tests have an allotted time frame for completion.  Students will have three remediation opportunities prior to repeating the Skill Test.  Two clinical No Call-No Show occurrences will result in immediate removal from the program.

Accrediting Agency

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)19751 E. Mainstreet, Suite 339, Parker, CO 80138 Phone: 727.210.2350 Fax: 727.210.2354 www.caahep.org Accreditation Review Committee/Surgical Technology Surgical Assisting ARC/STSA 6 West Dry Creek Circle Suite 110 Littleton, CO 80120-8031 Phone: 303.694.9262 Fax: 303.741.3655 Email: info@arcstsa.org

Tuition, Books and Fees

• Estimated Tuition Fees: $4,800.00*
• Books: $658.00**
  Additional Required Costs: $628.00**

**There may be additional required costs as defined in the program handbook. Tuition, fees, career majors, courses, and hours are subject to change without notice.

Financial Aid

Financial assistance is available through several options at Tulsa Tech. For the most up-to-date and complete information on scholarships and grants please visit tulsatech.edu or call (918) 828-5000. For federal financial assistance go to: www.fafsa.ed.gov.

College Credit

Certified Surgical Technologist

Credentials / Industry Certifications

The surgical technology certification exam is sponsored by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).
Those who pass the certification exam may use the credential Certified Surgical Technologist (CST™). 
In order to successfully complete the program, students must sit for the CST Certification exam and during clinical rotations achieve a minimum of 120 cases in the first and second scrub role.

Area Salary

For information concerning working conditions, physical requirements, employment and job outlook please refer to the Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) at http://www.bls.gov/ooh/.
Salary information can be found at The Occupational Information Network (O*NET) Resource Center at http://www.onetonline.org/.

Admissions Process

Create an account at tulsatech.edu/apply to start your Application today. Assistance with the Application process is available at the Client Service Center on the Lemley Memorial Campus or by calling (918) 828-5000.