Surgical Technology Associate Degree Program

Achieve an Associate degree in as few as 17 months*

Prepare for a new career sooner than you think

Want to train for a meaningful health care career? Surgical technologists assist surgeons and nurses during life saving operations, help care for and transfer patients, and most importantly, ensure the surgical field is sterile before, during, and after procedures.

In Surgical Technology you get to work alongside surgeons, physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals. As a Surgical Technologist, you’ll help prepare operating rooms, equipment, and assist medical professionals during surgeries. Using an understanding of fundamentals and routines for procedures, Surgical Techs help to ensure procedures are performed efficiently and effectively.

Have A Meaningful Impact Through Your Work

The Surgical Tech program focuses on preparing students to learn skills such as sterile field preparation, field maintenance, surgeon assistance, and patient care. The Surgical Technology Associate program is offered at 14 Concorde campuses,

Get Started, Train for a Career as a Surgical Technologist

Do you aspire to a career supporting physicians, nurses, and patients in an exciting, fast-paced work setting? Have you been searching for a surgical technology school near you that offers real-world training to equip you to pursue a career in surgical technology? Then consider Concorde’s Surgical Technology Associate Degree program.

  1. **Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics 2023-2033 projected job demand https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/surgical-technologists.htm#tab-6 Projections are national. Local job market demand may vary.

17

Months

6%

National Employment Demand (2023-2033)

74

Credit Hours

300

Lab Hours

570

Clinical Hours

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Curriculum

Concorde's Surgical Technology Curriculum is Hands-On Career Focused Education

Concorde puts you in the center of the surgical tech field through coursework and hands-on learning experiences that challenge you as you would be challenged in a real-world work setting in this field.

Surgical Technologist Critical Skills & Knowledge

  • Patient Care: Pre, During and Post Procedure
  • Sterile Field Preparation
  • Passing Instruments, Supplies & Equipment to Surgeons
  • Surgical Field Maintenance
  • Surgeon Assistance

Career Outlook

Surgical Technology is Projected to Experience Positive Growth Demand

As demand rises for preventative and responsive surgical care, so should the need for trained surgical professionals including surgical technologists who can:

  • Prepare patients for procedures and care for them post surgery
  • Sterilize and manage supplies, instruments, equipment and facilities
  • Assist surgeons during procedures
  • Work efficiently alongside other health care providers from surgeons to nurses to anesthesiologists to administrators

6%

Projected national job demand from 2023-2033 

Growing Demand for Surgical Technologists

Projected job demand is based upon national surveys collected from employers by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Financial Aid

As part of our commitment to your success, Concorde ensures that you have access to comprehensive information and guidance in navigating the financial aid process. Concorde offers financial aid and scholarship programs to those who qualify.

Healthcare Demand Grant

Grants

Healthcare Demand Grant

Scholarship

Previous Education Grant

Grants

Previous Education Grant

Scholarship

Accreditation

Accreditation and licensure are an important part of an academic institution’s operation. Visit our Accreditations and Licensure page for more details about our accreditations and licensure.

CAAHEP: Initial Accreditation

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

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  • Kansas City, MO

CAAHEP: Accredited

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

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  • Grand Prairie, TX

ABHES: Accredited

The Surgical Technology program is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES), 6116 Executive Blvd., Suite 730, North Bethesda, MD 20852; www.abhes.org.

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  • Aurora, CO
  • Dallas, TX
  • Grand Prairie, TX
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • Kansas City, MO
  • Memphis, TN
  • Miramar, FL
  • North Hollywood, CA
  • Orlando, FL
  • Portland, OR
  • San Antonio, TX
  • San Bernardino, CA
  • Tampa, FL

FAQ

Surgical Technology Program FAQ

Frequently asked questions and answers.

3 Questions

According to BLS.gov, the surgical technologist job field from 2022 to 2032 is projected to grow by 5%. As Surgical Technology continues to improve and advance, surgical procedures are increasingly common.

**Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics 2023-2033 projected job demand https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/surgical-technologists.htm#tab-6 Projections are national. Local job market demand may vary.

Concorde incorporates real-world training and off-site clinical experiences in our programs. Students are expected to interact in and out of the OR aiding surgeons, nurses and other care professionals.

The online Surgical Technology degree completion program is designed for surgical technologists who have completed an approved surgical technology diploma program, wishing to advance their education by earning an associate degree.

Students may complete this program fully-online in as few as 8 months. For details please visit the Concorde Kansas City campus catalog.

*The online surgical technology associate degree completion program coursework is delivered by and degree conferred by Concorde's Kansas City campus.

Surgical Technology Program FAQ

Frequently asked questions and answers.

12 Questions
You can complete the associate degree program in as few as 18 months. Please check with an admissions adviser for program length information.
Contact us to find out when the Surgical Technologist program starts at a Concorde campus location near you.

According to BLS.gov, the surgical technologist job field from 2022 to 2032 is projected to grow by 5%. As Surgical Technology continues to improve and advance, surgical procedures are increasingly common.

**Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics 2023-2033 projected job demand https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/surgical-technologists.htm#tab-6 Projections are national. Local job market demand may vary.

By becoming a surgical technologist, you will work alongside surgeons and nurses in the operating room, preparing patients for surgery, ensuring that piece of equipment is sterilized and working perfectly, and being ready when the surgical team needs an instrument. No two workdays are the same, and you'll be at the forefront of new surgical techniques.

Concorde incorporates real-world training and off-site clinical experiences in our programs. Students are expected to interact in and out of the OR aiding surgeons, nurses and other care professionals.

For program-specific tuition information, please see the campus catalog.
You can complete the associate degree program in as few as 18 months. Please check with an admissions adviser for program length information.
Contact us to find out when the Surgical Technologist program starts at a Concorde campus location near you.
Concorde incorporates real-world training and off-site clinical experiences in our programs.
Our online program is for those who are already a licensed surgical technician (CST) with a Diploma from an accredited Surgical Technology program.
This is based on what works best for you and your learning style. If you have good time management skills and are looking for a more flexible schedule, then online is the best option. If you do better in a structured, set-schedule environment, then the ground option might be the best fit.

The online Surgical Technology degree completion program is designed for surgical technologists who have completed an approved surgical technology diploma program, wishing to advance their education by earning an associate degree.

Students may complete this program fully-online in as few as 8 months. For details please visit the Concorde Kansas City campus catalog.

*The online surgical technology associate degree completion program coursework is delivered by and degree conferred by Concorde's Kansas City campus.

  1. Program length may be subject to change dependent on transfer credits and course load. Please refer to current course catalog for more information. Concorde does not guarantee admittance, graduation, subsequent employment or salary amount.

  2. Professional certification is not a requirement for graduation, may not be a requirement for employment nor does it guarantee employment.

  3. Financial aid is available to those who qualify but may not be available for all programs. Concorde does not guarantee financial aid or scholarship awards or amounts.

  4. Clinical hour requirements and delivery may vary by campus location and may be subject to change. Concorde does not guarantee clinical site assignments based upon student preference or geographic convenience; nor do clinical experiences guarantee graduation, post-clinical employment or salary outcomes.

  5. Registration and certification requirements for taking and passing these examinations are not controlled by Concorde, but by outside agencies, and are subject to change by the agency without notice. Therefore, Concorde cannot guarantee that graduates will be eligible to take these exams, at all or at any specific time, regardless of their eligibility status upon enrollment.

  6. Externships are a non-paid in-person learning experience, whose length and location may be subject to change. Concorde does not guarantee externship placement, graduation, post-externship employment or salary outcomes.