Heidi Anderton
37 Hours
16 Months
Main Campus
*Estimated: Includes Tuition, Fees and Course Materials. Some elective courses may have additional fees and/or materials that are not calculated in this summary.
Tuition is free for high school students, however there are some fees and materials that they may be responsible for at the beginning or during the program
Students in the Surgical Technology program apply their skills to become allied health professionals who deliver patient care in the surgical suite. Surgical technologists ensure the operating room environment is safe, the equipment functions properly, and the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. They assist surgeons and anticipate the needs of the patient and surgeon during surgical procedure. Surgical technologists are the surgical team’s experts in aseptic technique. After completing required classroom and lab hours, the student must complete a clinical externship in an operating room. Externships are generally unpaid unless the student is sponsored by a facility. Students completing this program are required to take the Tech in Surgery – TS-C (NCCT) Exam.
Davis Technical College is accredited by The Council on Occupational Education and is a National Center for Competency Testing facility. Information regarding NCCT can be obtained at:
National Center for Competency Testing
7007 College Blvd., Ste. 385
Overland Park, KS 66211
800-875-4404
www.ncctinc.com
This program is open to qualified adult students. In addition, students must meet the following program requirements:
Minimum required grade for two quarters or one semester in the same school year is required.
If you are uncertain whether your job qualifies as direct patient care experience, contact the Health Professions Advisor for clarification.
Current CNA certification is required for applicants who DO NOT have healthcare experience.
Any misdemeanor or felony conviction on record may negatively impact your chances of being accepted into the program, placed on an externship site, and obtaining employment in a healthcare setting. If you have a felony conviction within the last seven years or any drug conviction, you will not be accepted into the program.
If you have questions about the admission requirements, program, or application process, contact the Health Professions Advisor.
Students accepted into the Surgical Technology Program, must meet the following requirements:
The use of any non-federally regulated drug will result in a failed drug screen. The use of medical cannabis is not legal under federal law, and marijuana cards will not be recognized.
Transcripts for prior academic learning or assessments (such as college or high school) may be used to waive the math and reading assessments (ACT scores obtained within the past three years may be used). Copies of your transcripts should be emailed to Admissions@davistech.edu. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable in most cases. For applicants who do not have supporting documentation, please contact the Assessment Center to schedule an assessment.
The following tests are required for this program:
To be considered for a potential assessment waiver:
Documentation must be uploaded for an assessment waiver with program application or can be emailed to admissions@davistech.edu for review.
Following the completion of this Davis Tech program and after being admitted to the partner institution, your Davis Tech certificate of completion will be converted to as many as 30 credit hours toward an Associate of Applied Science at any Utah colleges and universities. Additional information can be found here.
Application closes Fri, Jun 06, 2025
FT Leah Hanks | Lead Instructor
FT Ling Yu
FT Nikki Peterson
PT Stephanie Arquette