Surgical Technology is an Associate Degree program offered by Fortis College in Baton Rouge, LA. The program takes 84 weeks to complete, with a total tuition of $40,655.
Program Overview
Surgical technologists are allied health professionals and an integral part of the operating-room team, working under a surgeon's supervision to help perform invasive and minimally invasive procedures safely. The Surgical Technology program prepares entry-level surgical technologists across the knowledge, skills, and professional-behavior domains.
Students gain a strong background in general, cardiac, neuro, plastic, orthopedic, vascular, genitourinary, ophthalmic, and OB/GYN procedures, and learn asepsis and sterile technique, instrumentation, surgical case management, and patient care before, during, and after surgery. Graduates complete a minimum of 120 surgical cases during externship.
What sets this Program apart
- Earn an Associate of Applied Science in Surgical Technology.
- Hands-on training in asepsis, instrumentation, and surgical case management across all major surgical specialties.
- Includes a supervised operating-room externship — a minimum of 120 surgical cases.
- Prepares graduates to sit for the Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) exam (NBSTSA), required as a condition of graduation.
- Accredited by ABHES.
General Requirements
- A high school diploma or its recognized equivalent, with documentation. Foreign credentials must be translated into English and evaluated as equivalent or higher by a NACES-member service.
- You must be at least 17 years old when your program of study starts.
- Complete an applicant information form and interview with an admissions advisor or other administrative staff.
- Achieve the minimum required score on the Wonderlic Scholastic Level Exam (SLE). A passing score is valid for three years.
- Meet all financial obligations and complete the tuition payment requirements.
- Sign the Fortis enrollment agreement once accepted.
Application Process
- 1Speak to an admissions advisorEvery applicant is assigned an admissions advisor who explains the curriculum and policies and books the interviews you need.
- 2Submit your documentationProvide proof of high school completion and complete the applicant information form. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure Fortis receives every required document.
- 3Sit the Wonderlic SLETake the Scholastic Level Exam and reach this program’s published minimum. Accommodations must be requested under the catalog’s policy — campus staff cannot approve them.
- 4Financial aidFortis participates in federal student aid including Pell Grants, Direct Loans, PLUS Loans and Federal Work-Study. File the FAFSA and meet the campus financial aid office.FAFSA Code for Fortis College in Baton Rouge: 034803Complete FAFSA Application
- 5Sign the enrollment agreementAdmission decisions weigh your fulfilment of the requirements, your previous educational records and your career interests.
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Why Accreditation Is Important
Attending an accredited program means your education has met independently reviewed quality standards designed to protect students.
The Surgical Technology program at Fortis College in Baton Rouge is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).
- A reliable indicator of educational quality
- Eligible for federal Title IV financial aid
- Independently reviewed against published standards
- Recognised by employers in the field
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Program Schedule
Surgical Technology combines on-campus classes and simulation labs with a supervised operating-room externship. Externship rotations are scheduled at clinical sites, and students must complete a minimum of 120 surgical cases before graduation.
The program is 105 quarter credits (1,690 contact hours), completed in 84 weeks, delivered on-campus, with clinical rotations at partner clinical sites.
Curriculum
| Course Code | Course Title | Clock Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| MED110 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 60 | 4 |
| SGT101 | Introduction to Surgical Technology | 60 | 4 |
| MED115 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 60 | 4 |
| SGT105 | Asepsis and Sterile Technique | 60 | 4 |
| BIO205 | Microbiology | 60 | 4 |
| SGT110 | Instrumentation and Surgical Applications | 60 | 4 |
| ENG101 | English Composition | 40 | 4 |
| SGT115 | Surgical Case Management | 60 | 4 |
| COM205 | Effective Communication | 40 | 4 |
| SGT120 | Diagnostic, General, Obstetric and Gynecological Surgery | 60 | 4 |
| SOC101 | Sociology | 40 | 4 |
| SGT125 | Ophthalmic, Otorhinolaryngology, Maxillofacial and Pediatric Surgery | 60 | 4 |
| MAT101 | College Mathematics | 40 | 4 |
| SGT130 | Plastic, Genitourinary and Orthopedic Surgery | 60 | 4 |
| PSY101 | General Psychology | 40 | 4 |
| SGT135 | Cardiothoracic, Vascular and Neurology Surgery | 60 | 4 |
| SGT205 | Pharmacology and Anesthesia | 60 | 4 |
| SGT210 | Simulation: Diagnostic, Endoscopy, General, Genitourinary, Obstetric and Gynecological Procedures | 60 | 4 |
| SGT215 | Simulation: Ophthalmic, Otorhinolaryngology, Oral, Maxillofacial and Plastic Surgery | 60 | 4 |
| SGT220 | Simulation: Orthopedic, Cardiothoracic, Vascular and Neurosurgery | 60 | 4 |
| SGT225 | Surgical Technology Capstone and Certification Review | 40 | 4 |
| SGT280 | OR Externship Rotation | 270 | 9 |
| SGT230 | Surgical Technology Capstone and Career Development | 40 | 4 |
| SGT290 | OR Externship Rotation | 240 | 8 |
| Total | 1690 | 105 |
Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Information
The total program cost of $43,457 covers tuition plus the required fees and materials below:
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $40,655 |
| Required fees, books, kit, uniforms & exam costs | $2,802 |
| Total program cost | $43,457 |
Financial aid is available to those who qualify. Fortis participates in federal student aid programs including Pell Grants, Federal Direct Loans, Direct PLUS Loans for parents, and Federal Work-Study. Complete the FAFSA and speak with the campus financial aid office to learn what you are eligible for.
Career Outcomes
Graduates are prepared to seek entry-level employment on the operating-room team — working alongside surgeons, anesthesiologists, and circulating nurses — in hospital operating rooms, surgical centers, delivery rooms, and medical clinics.
Graduates of the ABHES-accredited program are required to sit for the Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) exam administered by the NBSTSA as a condition of graduation; some states and employers require certification for employment.
What to expect as a Fortis student
Fortis is a career-focused college. The Surgical Technology program follows a set, sequenced schedule combining classroom instruction, surgical simulation labs, and a supervised operating-room externship.
Concentration and prerequisite science courses require a minimum grade of C+, and students must complete at least 120 surgical cases during externship before graduating.
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Location
Why Accreditation Is Important
Attending an accredited program means your education has met independently reviewed quality standards designed to protect students.
The Surgical Technology program at Fortis College in Baton Rouge is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).
- A reliable indicator of educational quality
- Eligible for federal Title IV financial aid
- Independently reviewed against published standards
- Recognised by employers in the field