Surgical Technology is an Associate In Applied Science program (Hybrid) offered by Southeastern College in Charlotte, NC. The program takes 80 weeks to complete, with tuition of $12,576 per semester.
Program Overview
The Surgical Technology program provides students with the technical ability, knowledge, and skills required for entry-level employment as a member of the healthcare team in hospital or surgical center operating rooms. Students receive training in the essentials of healthcare, surgical instrumentation, anatomy, physiology, medical language and pharmacology. Graduates will be prepared for employment as a Surgical Technologist. An Associate in Applied Science degree will be awarded upon successful completion. Outside work required.
Students who have successfully met all educational and institutional requirements for an Associate in Applied Science in Surgical Technology from Southeastern College are eligible to have their names submitted to the National Board on Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) to be considered as candidate for the Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) examination.
Objectives.
The Surgical Technology program will prepare students for an entry level position as a surgical technologist. Students will develop the skills necessary to meet the needs of the health care community. Students will develop knowledge to integrate the Surgical Technology knowledge base in cognitive, affective, and psychomotor domains; and demonstrate skills following established criteria, protocols and objectives in the cognitive, affective, and psychomotor domains.
Admission Requirements and Process
All applicants will be required to do a pre-enrollment interview with an Admissions Coordinator to determine the necessary requirements for entrance into the program. To be considered for enrollment, applicants must supply verification of standard high school graduation, GED completion, or proof of graduation from a foreign institution comparable to a United States secondary school; home-schooled applicants are considered upon receipt of the proper state credential.
Admissions requirements.
- Have a high school diploma, GED. or equivalent
- Pass the entrance examination
Prerequisites.
- Background Check and Drug Screening where applicable
- A maximum of 14.0 General Education transfer credits may be accepted dependent on program enrollment availability.
Please see the Program Handbook and Externship Manual for additional policies for this program.
Distance education. Students enrolling in distance education programs or courses must complete an Online Assessment Survey before beginning; the minimum score required is 30.
General Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalentProvide verification of standard high school graduation (transcript or diploma), GED completion, or a foreign secondary credential evaluated as equivalent to U.S. high school…
- Entrance examinationAchieve a minimum score of 17 on the Wonderlic entrance examination for this program, or provide equivalent results (SAT 950, ACT 18 or ASVAB 50).
- Pre-enrollment interviewComplete a pre-enrollment interview with an Admissions Coordinator to determine the necessary requirements for entrance into the program.
- Background check and drug screeningComplete a background check and drug screening where applicable.
- Online Assessment SurveyScore at least 30 on the Online Assessment Survey before beginning distance education courses.
Application Process
- 1Meet with an Admissions CoordinatorComplete a pre-enrollment interview with an Admissions Coordinator to determine the necessary requirements for entrance into the program.
- 2Provide proof of high school graduationArrange for your school or the issuing agency to send your high school, GED or degree credentials directly to the admissions office.
- 3Take the entrance examinationTake Southeastern College's entrance examination (minimum Wonderlic score of 17 for this program) or provide SAT, ACT or ASVAB results.
- 4Complete the enrollment processComplete the enrollment process well before the date you have chosen to enter school; this permits proper scheduling and ensures availability of classroom space.
- 5Apply for financial aidComplete the FAFSA (school code 035553) and make an appointment with a Financial Aid Officer at your campus.FAFSA Code for Charlotte Branch Campus: 035553Complete FAFSA Application
Program Schedule
Program length. This program can be completed in 20 months (80 weeks) for full-time students or in 28 months (112 weeks) for part-time students.
Evening students will be required to complete the externship portion of the program during the day.
Campus hours. Classes are in session year-round, except for the holidays and vacations listed in the Academic Calendar. The Charlotte campus is open Monday through Thursday from 8:00 am to 10:00 pm, Fridays from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm and Saturdays from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.
Start dates. The catalog publishes term dates (each term begins on a Monday; for example, the Winter 2027 semester begins January 11, 2027) but no program-specific start dates; contact the campus for the next start.
Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Information
Tuition and fees (North Carolina). At Southeastern College, tuition and fees are charged to the student by the semester/pay period. Each semester is 16-weeks in duration for credit hour programs. Each pay period is 450 hours (900 clock hour program), 370 hours (740 clock hour program) and 500 hours (1500 clock hour program) in duration for clock hour programs. Southeastern College students are not charged by the course or by credit hours.
The catalog lists 5 semesters for this program. The following fees are charged each semester/pay period in addition to tuition, and the one-time fees are charged at enrollment:
- Tuition per 16-week semester (full-time): $12,576.00
- Technology fee (per semester/pay period): $400.00
- Student services fee (per semester/pay period): $300.00
- Program fee (per semester/pay period): $300.00
- Lab fee (per semester/pay period): $300.00
- Application fee (one-time): $50.00
- Registration fee (one-time): $50.00
- Transcript fee: $5.00
- Diploma shipping and handling fee: $100.00
Tuition for students less than full time is charged based on a pro-rata calculation at the beginning of the semester/pay period. Programs that require a student kit will be assessed a fee accordingly. Textbook prices are available on the student portal by course. If applicable, students taking online courses who have the textbooks shipped will have shipping charges assessed for them.
Financial aid. Southeastern College is approved by the U.S. Department of Education for Title IV Federal Aid Programs. Prospective students who seek financial assistance must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and make an appointment with a Financial Aid Officer. The college's aid programs include the Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG), Federal Direct Stafford Student Loans, Federal Direct PLUS Loans, Federal Work Study and Southeastern College and private scholarships. Federal School Code (FAFSA) for this campus: 035553.
Military and veterans. Southeastern College is approved by the Florida and North Carolina state approving agencies for veterans training, and its VA Pending Payment Policy protects students using Post-9/11 GI Bill® (Chapter 33) or VR&E (Chapter 31) benefits. Tuition Assistance funds are available to eligible Service members; Active Duty students must meet with their branch of service before enrolling.
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Curriculum
To receive an Associate in Applied Science in Surgical Technology, students must complete 48.0 credit hours in their major and 24.0 credit hours in General Education courses for a total of 72.0 credit hours. This degree program can be completed in 20 months (80 weeks) for full-time students or 28 months (112 weeks) for part-time students. Evening students will be required to complete the Externship portion of the program during the day.
Course delivery. Surgical Technology general education courses are available via distance education and residential delivery. Distance education courses are delivered through Southeastern College’s online course delivery platform.
For general education, credit hours in parenthesis indicate the required number of credit hours in each discipline; the courses listed are not all inclusive.
Required Courses
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Career Outcomes
Career focus. The Surgical Technology program will prepare students for an entry level position as a surgical technologist. Students will develop the skills necessary to meet the needs of the health care community. Students will develop knowledge to integrate the Surgical Technology knowledge base in cognitive, affective, and psychomotor domains; and demonstrate skills following established criteria, protocols and objectives in the cognitive, affective, and psychomotor domains.
Credentialing.
Students who have successfully met all educational and institutional requirements for an Associate in Applied Science in Surgical Technology from Southeastern College are eligible to have their names submitted to the National Board on Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) to be considered as candidate for the Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) examination.
Professional licensure disclosure: AS-AAS-Surgical-Technology-Disclosure-Form-2026.pdf
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Why Accreditation Is Important
Southeastern College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). The Surgical Technology AAS program at this campus is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES). This AAS program is licensed by the University of North Carolina System Board of Governors.
- A reliable indicator of quality
- Approved program of study
- Qualified instructors
- Recognition by employers nationwide
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