Surgical Technology Admission Information
Welcome, future surgical technologist! Our Surgical Technology Program is designed to prepare you for a career in surgical technology. Our admission standards will ensure that you are well-prepared for success! Let’s dive into our program’s admission requirements and get you on the path to accomplishing your career goals.
The Scoop on Information Sessions
Information Session Details
- All information sessions are held over Zoom.
- You are required to pre-register for a session prior to joining a meeting.
- After registering for a session, an email will be sent with the meeting details (link and passcode).
- All information sessions are recorded and tracked for attendance purposes.
- Pre-registration for the session will not substitute for attendance.
Mandatory Attendance and Application Requirements
- All students who apply to the program must attend one of the sessions prior to applying.
- Applicants who have not attended the mandatory information session will not be considered for the program.
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Admission Success Scorecard
Our admissions scoring rubric is a handy tool to help you keep track of your points while applying for our program. The minimum total score to apply is 14, however achieving the minimum score does not guarantee acceptance. Print and fill out the form below to help you stay on track.
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Program Costs
|
Item |
Estimated Cost |
|
Tuition (in-district) 14 semester credit hours (SCH) |
$1,162 |
|
Books |
$600* |
|
Subtotal |
$1,762 |
*The books are estimated costs as many courses have free or reduced-cost textbook options.
|
Item |
Estimated Cost |
|
Tuition (in-district) 14 semester credit hours (SCH) |
$1,162 |
|
Books |
$600* |
|
Subtotal |
$1,762 |
*The books are estimated costs as many courses have free or reduced-cost textbook options.
|
Item |
Estimated Cost |
|
CPR Training |
$95 |
|
Background check, drug screen, and clinical document tracker |
$88 |
|
Physical Exam/Immunizations/Titers |
$700* |
|
Subtotal |
$883 |
*This is an estimated cost and based on fee-for-service for all requirements.
Semester One
|
Item |
Estimated Cost |
|
Tuition (in-district) – 15 SCH |
$1,245 |
|
Books |
$545* |
|
Trajecsys (scheduling and documentation platform) |
$100 |
|
Uniform (scrubs, lab coat, misc.) |
$105 |
|
Subtotal |
$1,995 |
*The books are estimated costs as many courses have free or reduced-cost textbook options.
Semester Two
|
Item |
Estimated Cost |
|
Tuition (in-district) – 15 SCH |
$1,245 |
|
Books |
$115* |
|
Subtotal |
$1,360 |
*The books are estimated costs as many courses have free or reduced-cost textbook options.
Semester Three
|
Item |
Estimated Cost |
|
Tuition (in-district) – 16 SCH |
$1,328 |
|
Books |
$43* |
|
National Exam - included |
$0 |
|
Subtotal |
$1,371 |
*The books are estimated costs as many courses have free or reduced-cost textbook options.
Estimated Program Cost, including pre-requisite semester : $7,371
Estimated Program Cost, excluding pre-requisite semester : $5,609
Notes :
- Out-of-district tuition rate is $144/SCH and out-of-state is $223/SCH . All inclusive: no additional college fees.
- Other costs may include clinical site parking, depending upon the site.
Our Goal is Your Success
We take pride in helping you achieve your career dreams! Check out the Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) exam pass rates for San Jac.
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Dates |
CST Exam Pass Rates |
|
8/1/2019 through 7/31/20 |
94% |
|
8/1/2018 through 7/31/19 |
84% |
|
8/1/2017 through 7/31/18 |
92% |
