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
Surgical Technician Online National Certification — NRST
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Surgical technologists, also called operating room technicians, surgical techs, or "scrubs" assist in surgical operations. They prepare operating rooms for surgery, set up surgical instruments and equipment maintaining sterile conditions, help assist and monitor the patient and equipment during surgery and transport the patient to and from surgery.
Certifying Organization
American Allied Health
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If significant education or training is needed? No
If significant work experience is needed? No
Is an exam required? Yes
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Unknown
Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Yes
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Unknown
Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Unknown
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Southern Technical College
Surgical Technician
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
Surgical Technology
Associate Degree
AccreditedOn-CampusFinancial Aid
Ocala Campus
Ocala, FL
Next start
Nov 23, 2026
Duration
20 Months
App fee
$55
Tuition
$12,908 / Semester
Eastwick College
Surgical Technology
Associate Degree
On-CampusFinancial Aid
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Ramsey, NJ
Next start
Rolling enrollment
Duration
18 Months
101 quarter credits
App fee
$25
Tuition
$37,875 for the Program
Fortis College
Surgical Technology
Associate Degree
On-CampusFinancial Aid
Fortis College in Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge, LA
Next start
Rolling enrollment
Duration
84 Weeks
App fee
None
Tuition
$40,655 for the Program
Keiser University
Surgical Technology
Associate Degree
AccreditedOn-CampusFinancial Aid
Clearwater Campus
Clearwater, FL
Next start
Nov 23, 2026
Duration
20 Months
App fee
$55
Tuition
$12,908 / Semester
Suggested because Surgical Technician Online National Certification applies to Surgical Technologists. Confirm with the school that its curriculum covers this exam.
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