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Surgical Technology

Skills that prepare you for the operating room.

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2 Yrs. 62 Credit Hours
4 Semesters

$13,003 – $16,843*

Skills that prepare you for the operating room.

See How You Can Afford It

2 Yrs. 62 Credit Hours
4 Semesters

$13,003 – $16,843*

Scrub In and Join the Team That Changes Lives

Get equipped with the skills you need to support surgeons in the operating room. Surgical Technologists are vital members of the surgical team. Ozarks Tech trains you to work as a first and second scrub tech and be a part of a life-saving team. Courses and clinical experiences give you practice to confidently:

  • Prepare and maintain a sterile surgical field

  • Sterilize and handle surgical instruments

  • Pass instruments to surgeons during procedures

  • Support patient care and transport

  • Manage operating room turnover between surgeries

After graduation step into roles in hospital operating rooms, outpatient centers or physicians’ offices.

The Surgical Technology Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs.

They can be contacted at 9355 113th St N, #7709, Seminole, FL 33775

Phone: (727) 210-2350

Program Information

Explore our accreditation information, find program contacts and learn more about how to apply for the program.

The Surgical Technology program is a selective admission program.

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Application Requirements and Information

 

General Admissions to Ozarks Tech

Admission to Ozarks Technical Community College is open to all individuals who can benefit from its educational programs. A focus of the college mission is on the academic, career and personal goals of the student. OTC may admit you as a First-Time student just completing their high school, GED or HiSET requirements or as a Transfer student coming from another institution finishing up a certificate or degree. For more information, visit OTC Admissions.

Wondering how you’re going to pay for college? At OTC, we believe that cost shouldn’t be a barrier to earning a degree. Our staff will work with you to make a financial plan. To browse the resources available to you, see paying for college.

At Ozarks Tech, we want your transfer process to be easy. We accomplish this goal through articulation agreements. These agreements are an official partnership to match coursework between schools. This gives you a more seamless transition from Ozarks Tech to a four-year institution.

We have established an agreement for this program. This will simplify the transfer of your credits to partner schools. To understand how this degree will transfer, review the current articulation agreements. Be sure to consult with your transfer school to ensure you’re on the right path toward completing your four-year degree.

Angie Enlow
Surgical Technology Program Director
417-447-8845

Surgical Technology Team

Accreditation

The Surgical Technology Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, 9355 113th St N, #7709, Seminole, FL  33775, (727) 210-2350  https://www.caahep.org/

The program is accredited through the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA), 19751 East Mainstreet, Suite #339, Parker, CO  80138  303-694-9262   https://arcstsa.org/

OTC is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Our current accreditation status with the HLC is displayed on the page linked below. Our next comprehensive evaluation will be in 2030-2031. View more on OTC Accreditation.

Program Outcomes

  • Certification exam pass rate 2024 – 100%
  • Program graduation rate 2024 – 86%
  • Graduate employment rate 2024 – 100%
  • Rention Rate 2023 – 88%

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Course Information

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Surgical Technology (A.A.S.)

A.A.S. Degree: 62 Hours

Graduates receive an Associate in Applied Science degree designed to prepare them for the national certification exam administered by The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting. Graduates may work in hospital surgery or labor and delivery areas, out-patient surgery centers or as private scrubs for individual surgeons. The Surgical Technology program is reviewed by the Accreditation Review Committee in Surgical Technology and accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).

Students may take the “Program Specific Courses” only if they have been admitted into the program.

A grade of “C” or better is required for all Surgical Technology Program required courses. A separate application process is required for acceptance into this program. A new class begins each fall semester. The application deadline for the program is April 1. Contact the Health Sciences Office for an application packet. The application packet is available online.

The Surgical Technology Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, 9355 113th St N, #7709, Seminole, FL  33775, (727) 210-2350  https://www.caahep.org/

The program is accredited through the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA), 19751 East Mainstreet, Suite #339, Parker, CO  80138  303-694-9262   https://arcstsa.org/

Pre-Admission Requirements – 30 Credit Hours

Pre-Admission Requirements – 30 Credit Hours

Surgical Technology Program Requirements – 32 Credit Hours

Surgical Technology Program Requirements – 32 Credit Hours

Note:

Note:

* Please contact the Health Sciences Office if:

  1. you have taken MTH 110 prior to the fall 2018 semester
  2. you have previously taken BCS 145 and BCS 146

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Notices & Disclaimers

*Costs displayed are based on current tuition and fee rates for the program’s required credit hours, as approved by the OTC Board of Trustees, and are subject to change without notice. Estimates reflect both in-district and out-of-district residency rates. Actual costs, degree completion time, and credit requirements may vary based on residency, prior credits, elective courses, program updates, and enrollment factors. For additional information on attendance costs, visit Cost of Attendance, tuition and fees or contact us at 417-447-6900.

**Graduation rates vary by individual. For details on program enrollment, retention, exam/certification, and employment rates, visit Student Outcomes / Student Right-to-Know. Some careers on this list may require additional education and training. For program-specific accreditation visit OTC Accreditation.

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