Surgical technologists work closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists and nurses in hospital operating rooms and outpatient surgery centers. The surgical technologist prepares the operating room for surgery, assures surgical equipment works properly, is stored correctly and assists the surgical team in ensuring the operating conditions are safe and sterile.
Characteristics of a successful surgical technologist include but are not limited to; take and follow direction under stressful, emergency situations, multitask with attention to detail and organization, work collaboratively as part of a team, stable temperament, responsible and caring.
Manual dexterity, physical stamina and the ability to move quickly are vital.
Students will sit for the NBSTSA national certification examination as part of the program. Successful completion of this examination allows program graduates to use the professional credentials CST, Certified Surgical Technologist.
Additional steps are required for acceptance into this program beyond the standard MCC admissions application. This is a three semester program that begins in June and accepts approximately twenty five students per cohort.
You will be contacted within two weeks of the application deadline to let you know if you were accepted into the program. Students accepted into the program will work directly with the program coordinator to determine next steps. Students not accepted into the program should contact the Student Advising Department or the Health Science Institute to determine next steps.
MCC provides many ways to help pay for your education through financial aid, scholarships, loans, etc.. A tuition payment plan is also available. Learn more about MCC's tuition and fees. All costs are subject to change without notice.
| Tuition | ST A.A.S.-63-70 cr. hr. | Central Services Sterilization Certificate-4 cr. hr. |
|---|---|---|
| In District: $116 per cr. hr. | $7,540-$8,236 | $464 |
| Out of District: $228 cr. hr. | $14,364-$15,732 | $912 |
| Out of State: $307 cr. hr. | $19,341-$21,183 | $1,228 |
| Program Fees | Total Cost | |
| Textbooks Fees | $850 | |
| CPR Certification Fee (2-year) | $50 | |
| Certified Profile Fee (Medical Document Manager) | $35 | |
| Criminal Background Check Fee | $39 | |
| FCSR (Family Registry Screening) | $12 | |
| Drug Screen Fee | $32 | |
| Liability Insurance | $80 | |
| Immunizations | Costs will vary | |
| Course Fees | Total Cost* | |
| Program fee per course [$150.00 x 10 SURT courses] | $1,500 | |
| AST Membership & CST Examination | $300 | |
Approximate cost*
Total approximate cost of the surgical technology program and Central Services Sterilization Certification (In District): ST AAS=$10,438, CS Certification=$644 (SURT 103 course)
| Annual Reporting Year | Academic Year | Number of Qualified Applicants | Number of Students Enrolled Goal Class Size=30 | Number of Graduates/Completers Completers Required=15 | Retention Percentage Retention Required= 60% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 8.1.2016 - 7.31.2017 | 28 | 16 | 16 | 100% |
| 2019 | 8.1.2017 - 7.31.2018 | 40 | 22 | 22 | 100% |
| 2020 | 8.1.2018 - 7.31.2019 | 34 | 21 | 19 | 90% |
| Annual Reporting Year | Academic Year | *Job Placement Percentage (to include related field or continuing education) Required percentage = 80% | *TSA Pass Rate Results (Certification/ Licensure) Number of Students Who Took the Exam/ Number of Students Who Passed (Required 70% pass rate and 100% participation on the CST) |
TSA Results (Average Scores) | *Employer Survey Return Rate= (50%) Satisfaction Percentage = 85% | *Graduate Survey Return Rate= (50%) Satisfaction Percentage= |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 8.1.2016 - 7.31.2017 | 97% | 11/16 passed the examination (CST) Participation=100% Pass rate=69% |
Program Average=69.5% National Averages: CST Exam=60.4% CST WBT=75.9% |
Return Rate=70% Satisfaction=95% |
Return Rate=100% Satisfaction=84% |
| 2019 | 8.1.2017 - 7.31.2018 | 100% | 12/22 passed the examination (CST) Participation=100% Pass rate=55% |
Program Average=55.8% National Averages: CST Exam=? CST WBT=? |
Return Rate=71% Satisfaction=93% |
Return Rate=100% Satisfaction=95% |
| 2020 | 8.1.2018 - 7.31.2019 | 100% | 16/19 passed the examination (CST) Participation=100% Pass rate=84% |
Program Average=84.2% National Averages: CST Exam=? CST WBT=? |
Return Rate=? Satisfaction=? |
Return Rate=100% Satisfaction=96% |
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