Southern Technical College
Surgical Technician
Associate Degree
On-CampusFinancial Aid
Port Charlotte Campus
Port Charlotte, FL
Next start
Jan 4, 2027
Duration
96 Weeks
App fee
None
Tuition
$43,900 for the Program
Certified Surgical First Assistant — CSFA
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The choice to become certified demonstrates pride in the profession and a desire to be recognized for mastery of skills unique to surgical technology, as well as an on-going commitment to quality patient care.
Certifying Organization
National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting
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If significant education or training is needed? Yes
If significant work experience is needed? Yes
Is an exam required? Yes
How many years until certification must be renewed? 4 year(s)
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes
Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Yes
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Unknown
Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Yes
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Associate Degree
On-CampusFinancial Aid
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Next start
Jan 4, 2027
Duration
96 Weeks
App fee
None
Tuition
$43,900 for the Program
Keiser University
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Associate Degree
AccreditedOn-CampusFinancial Aid
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Next start
Nov 23, 2026
Duration
20 Months
App fee
$55
Tuition
$12,908 / Semester
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Associate Degree
On-CampusFinancial Aid
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Next start
Rolling enrollment
Duration
18 Months
101 quarter credits
App fee
$25
Tuition
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Associate Degree
On-CampusFinancial Aid
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Next start
Rolling enrollment
Duration
84 Weeks
App fee
None
Tuition
$40,655 for the Program
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Associate Degree
AccreditedOn-CampusFinancial Aid
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Next start
Nov 23, 2026
Duration
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App fee
$55
Tuition
$12,908 / Semester
Suggested because Certified Surgical First Assistant applies to Surgical Assistants. Confirm with the school that its curriculum covers this exam.
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