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Surgical Technology

Surgical Technology

Health Professions

Students in the Surgical Technology program apply their skills to become allied health professionals who work in the surgical suite delivering patient care. 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. Surgical technologists are the surgical team’s experts in aseptic technique. After completion of required classroom hours, the student is required to complete a non-paid clinical externship in an operating room. 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 will be 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

Surgical Technology Application
— Application opens 03/13/23 —

Cost Summary

Program Cost Estimate

$5,100

Includes: Tuition (@ 1545 hours), Fees and Course Materials. Some elective courses may have additional fees and/or materials that are not calculated in this summary.

High School Cost Estimate

$1,025

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

  • Annual Fee: $40
  • Textbooks/Textbook Bundle: $42
  • Workbook: $70
  • Digital Book Access Fee: $484
  • Background Check/Immuniztions/Drugscreening: $78
  • Scrubs/Uniform: $60
  • Supplies/Tools/Equipment: $52
  • Industry Certifications: $199 — required for graduation
Certificate Processing Fee

$18

Paid upon program completion

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Program Contact
Health Professions - Surgical Technology

  • Heidi Anderton
  • 801-593-2362
INTERMOUNTAIN HEALTHCARE DIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP

Supports diverse students in any Allied Health Program. Allied Health programs at Davis Technical College can help students to start a new career, or change/advance to a different career within the medical field.

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Program Length: 1545 hours
16 Months @
– 24hrs/wk (classroom)
– 40hrs/wk (clinicals)
32 months @ 12hrs/wk
16 months @ 24hrs/wk
Enrollment Type:
Year-Round pending program acceptance
Training Location:
Main Campus
Surgical Technology
Classroom Hours
Mon

8am - 11am

12pm - 3pm

Tue

8am - 11am

12pm - 3pm

Wed

8am - 11am

12pm - 3pm

Thu

8am - 11am

12pm - 3pm

Fri

8am - 11am

12pm - 3pm

Application Dates:

Application Open Date Completed Application Deadline
Mar 13, 2023 May 05, 2023

Admission Requirements

PRE-ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

This program is open to qualified adult students. In addition, students must meet the following program requirements:

  • Have a high school diploma or equivalent (adult students only).
  • High School students must have a cumulative 3.0 GPA.  Students may take the READING and MATH exam in lieu of meeting the GPA requirement
  • High school students must be in second semester of their senior year and be 18 years old on or before March 1st  of current school year
  • Contact/Meet Health Programs Advisor 
  • Complete the Davis Tech Placement Assessments
  • Complete a Program Application and be accepted into the Surgical Technology Program.

If you have questions regarding the admission requirements, program, or application process, please contact the Health Professions Advisor at 801-593-2362.

POST-ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Students accepted into the Surgical Technology Program, must meet the following requirements:

  • Take and pass a urine drug screen
  • Complete and pass a federal criminal background check
  • Complete a physical exam performed by a physician and provide documentation
  • Documentation of all required vaccinations
  • Documentation of current CPR certification
Placement Assessment Requirements

Transcripts for prior academic learning or assessments (such as college or high school), may waive some or all of the admission requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable in most cases. You may upload documentation in your application under the Assessment section.

READING REQUIREMENTS
Accuplacer Next Generation Reading Score: 250 - 300
Alternate Documentation
MATH REQUIREMENTS
Accuplacer Next Generation Math (Arithmetic) Score: 237 - 300
Alternate Documentation
PREPARATION AND STUDY
Sample Questions for the Accuplacer Math and Reading Assessments can be found here:
Next Generation Accuplacer MATH (Arithmetic)
Next Generation Accuplacer READING
  • High school students do not need to complete placement assessments unless specifically required by the program
  • Placement testing is waived for students with a Davis Tech Certificate of Completion at an equivalent level or higher, or an associate degree or higher from a regionally accredited college.

Certifications & Credentials

Davis Technical College Credentials

  • Davis Technical College Certificate of Program Completion

Available Licensing/Certifications

  • Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting

Transfer Options

The following academic agreements are available to students in the Surgical Technology program. In order to receive credit for course work included in these agreements, you must provide a transcript to the receiving institution.

Please be aware that some agreements require you to complete the entire program before they will transfer credit. Please contact your instructor at Davis Tech if you have questions.

This program is eligible to transfer credits towards an AAS degree to the following institutions:

  • Weber State University
  • Utah State University
  • Southern Utah University
  • Utah Valley University
  • Ensign Business College
  • Utah Tech University

Outcomes

100%Placement Rate

100% Tech in Surgery Certified (TS-C) Pass Rate


Utah Job Outlook

Program Faculty

  • FT Leah Garrick – Lead Faculty
  • CST; Associate degree from Utah State University
  • 801-593-2330
  • FT Nikki Peterson
  • CST; Certificate from Davis Technical College
  • 801-593-2425
  • PT Lexie Barker
  • CST; Associate degree from Weber State University
  • PT Sable Costello
  • CST; Certificate from Davis Technical College
  • PT Stephanie Arquette
  • CST; Bachelor's degree from University of Nevada

*NOTE: Textbook and material costs are based on Davis Tech’s bookstore prices at the time of publication and are subject to change. There are no charges associated with personal data collection and processes or verification of student identity.

**High School Students: High school students are exempt from student tuition and fees. While high school students are not required to purchase textbooks, they are required to purchase personal and consumable learning resources and materials.