Surgical Technology
Quick Facts
- Pathway: Health Science
- Campus: Trinity River Campus East
Surgical technologists prepare instruments for use in the operating room.
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COVID-19 Statement
Health Sciences & Nursing Programs
The health and safety of our Tarrant County College District (TCCD) community are responsibilities that we all share.
TCCD does not require the COVID-19 vaccine to access TCCD properties or to participate in campus activities.
Our Clinical Partners
However, TCCD’s partners may require vaccination for students enrolled in technical programs that require the fulfillment of onsite practicum/clinical coursework at one of our partnering facilities.
Students in technical programs with a practicum/clinical component may be required by the partnering facility to have the vaccine to complete the practicum/clinical requirement at the partnering facility. Several hospitals require technical program students to be fully immunized against COVID-19 before arrival at the facilities.
As a result, practicum/clinical sites for unvaccinated students may be limited; therefore, graduation may be delayed if students decline clinical/practicum assignments at sites requiring vaccination.
Job Titles & Career Info
Our Program
Why Choose Surgical Technology?
- Work as an important member of surgical teams
- Meet the challenge of working safely & efficiently in dynamic surgical settings
- Enter a high-demand field where you can work with patients, medical professionals & sophisticated equipment
Prepare for What You Will Do at Work
- Prepare operating rooms for surgery
- Sterilize & organize instruments for surgery
- Prepare patients for surgery: position them on the table, cover them with sterile drapes, wash & disinfect incision location(s)
- Maintain a sterile field in the surgical suite
Explore the Professional Organization
Marketable Skills You Will Learn
- Critical thinking
- Reasoning
- Communication
- Personal & social responsibility
- Teamwork
- Computer literacy
Before You Enroll, Think About:
Texas Veterans Commission (TVC)-approved
You can use your Veterans Administration (VA) educational benefits to pay for this program.
Questions? See VetSuccess on Campus
Selective Admission
Surgical Technology is a selective admission program.
After being accepted to TCC, you must meet the selective admission requirements to be eligible to submit a separate application to our Surgical Technology program.
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Licensing Notice: Texas House Bill 1508
This program prepares you for an occupational license. However, you may not be eligible for licensing if you have a prior criminal history.
For more details, see Texas House Bill 1508 Licensing Requirements
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Degrees & Certificates
Degree
Attend an Information Session
About the Session
Find out everything you need to know about our program: requirements, courses, costs, and more.
Attending an information session is an application requirement. You will submit your Certificate of Attendance with your application.
Until We Can Host In-Person Sessions
Review the presentation slides and contact us if you have any questions: Surgical Technology Information Session (PDF)Listen
Questions?
Health Care Professions Advising Resource Hub
Kimberlyn Moore-Debrossard, Career Advisor
Call 817-515-1484
Email TR.HealthCareAdvising@tccd.edu
Accreditation
Our Surgical Technology program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) through the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA).
Accreditation is achieved upon the recommendations by ARC/STSA, which is the only CAAHEP-recognized Committee on Accreditation for education programs in surgical technology and surgical assisting.
CAAHEP
Address: 9355 113th St. N, #7709, Seminole, FL 33775
Phone: 727-210-2350
Website: www.caahep.org
ARC/STSA
Address: 6 West Dry Creek Circle, Suite 110, Littleton CO 80120
Phone: 303-694-9262
Website: www.arcstsa.org
Program Data
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) Exam Pass Rate
From the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)
- 2023: 96%
- 2022: 82%
- 2021: 80%
- 2020: 85%
Student Retention Rate
- 2023: 93%
- 2022: 74%
- 2021: 87%
- 2020: 83%
How Much Time & Money to Finish?
2024–2025 Academic Year
Degree or Certificate | Program Title | Semester Credit Hours | Total Tuition & Fees |
---|---|---|---|
AAS | Surgical Technology | 60 | $4,140 |
Notes:
- Tuition is based on in-state, in-county rates.
- Totals do not include textbooks and other materials.
Continuing Education Programs
Time commitments and fees vary depending on the course.
Earn More Choices & More Money
Transfer to a college or university to continue your studies. Earning a bachelor’s degree opens the door to career and promotion opportunities.
Next steps
- Talk to your advisor about planning for transfer
- Explore transfer schools
Start on Your Pathway!
- Apply to TCC
- Find out about financial aid
- Talk to an academic advisor
- Visit career services
- Request a transcript evaluation if you are transferring to TCC
Contact
Trinity River Campus East
Jeffrey Leonard, A.A.S.-ST, CST
Program Director
Email jeffrey.leonard@tccd.edu
Trinity River Campus
Health Care Professions
Advising Resource Hub
Kimberlyn Moore-Debrossard
Career Advisor
Call 817-515-1484
Email TR.HealthCareAdvising@tccd.edu
Advising by Appointment
Fall & Spring Hours
Monday–Friday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Summer Hours
Monday–Thursday: 7:30 a.m.–6 p.m.
Updated August 02, 2024