Surgical Technology
If you are fascinated with the operating room and surgery, you may be interested in becoming a Surgical Technologist. As a member of the surgical team, the Surgical Technologist prepares supplies, equipment, and instruments for the operation; prepares patients for surgery; maintains aseptic conditions; and assists the surgeon during the operation.
The GTCC Surgical Technology program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA). The program meets the ARC/STSA threshold for retention rates ranging from 2017-2018 at 71% and job placement rates ranging from 2017-2018 at 80%.
| ARC/STSA 6 W. Dry Creek Circle, Suite # 110 Littleton, CO 80120 Phone: 303-694-9262 FAX: 303-741-3655 info@arcstsa.org |
CAAHEP 25400 US Highway 19 North, Suite 158 Clearwater, FL 33763 Phone: 727-210-2350 www.caahep.org |
Credentialing Options
Career Opportunities
Surgical Technology
Frequently Asked Questions
The Surgical Technology program has a selective admission process with a limited enrollment of 36 students for the Associate in Applied Science degree.
Before considering applying to the program, please review the Surgical Technology Essential Functions PDF.
Students interested in applying to this program must follow guidelines on our Limited Entry Programs page.
Katrina Dillard, Program Director
Lori Hicks, Instructor
Accepted students will receive a letter acknowledging their acceptance in the program with additional information about an orientation session prior to the start of classes. At the orientation, students will receive information on health requirements, background/drug screening, clinical requirements, etc.
Students who are not accepted may want to apply for the next admission of the same program. A Limited Entry Admission advisor can assist the student with how to improve ranking or in selection another program to consider.
Students will begin having clinical experiences in area surgical centers and hospitals in the second semester of the program. They will spend 21 hours per week, three days a week, assisting with surgery under the supervision of agency staff and/or GTCC faculty.
| In-State Tuition | Credit Hours | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| $76.00 | 1 | $268.00 |
| $152.00 | 2 | $536.00 |
| $228.00 | 3 | $804.00 |
| $304.00 | 4 | $1,072.00 |
| $380.00 | 5 | $1,340.00 |
| $456.00 | 6 | $1,608.00 |
| $532.00 | 7 | $1,876.00 |
| $608.00 | 8 | $2,144.00 |
| $684.00 | 9 | $2,412.00 |
| $760.00 | 10 | $2,680.00 |
| $836.00 | 11 | $2,948.00 |
| $912.00 | 12 | $3,216.00 |
| $988.00 | 13 | $3,484.00 |
| $1,064.00 | 14 | $3,752.00 |
| $1,140.00 | 15 | $4,020.00 |
| $1,216.00 | 16 or more | $4,288.00 |
The tuition rates listed above do not include student fees.
Student Fees
| Credit Hours | Fee |
|---|---|
| 1 to 11 credit hours | $15.00 |
| 12 or more credit hours | $26.25 |
(Assessed each fall and spring semester)
| Credit Hours | Fee |
|---|---|
| 1 to 11 credit hours | $25.00 |
| 12 or more credit hours | $50.00 |
(Assessed each fall, spring and summer semester)
| Credit Hours | Fee |
|---|---|
| 1 to 11 credit hours | $10.00 |
| 12 or more credit hours | $16.00 |
(Assessed each fall, spring and summer semester)
| Semester | Fee |
|---|---|
| Fall | $3.30 |
| Spring | $3.30 |
| Summer | $1.20 |
(Per curriculum student)
| Timeframe | Fee |
|---|---|
| Per semester | $8.50 |
| Per year | $17.00 |
(Assessed in specific programs)
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Scrubs | $30.00 |
| CST Exam | $247.00 |
The student who successfully completes the Associate in Applied Science degree is eligible to take the CST (Certified Surgical Technologist) exam. The certification, while not required by all healthcare agencies, may open additional employment opportunities for graduates.