Surgical Technologist

The program will prepare students to work in fast-paced surgical environments as entry-level surgical technologists. Through classroom instruction, hands-on labs, and clinical experience, students will learn the principles of asepsis, the practice of sterile technique, surgical instrumentation and patient care techniques within the operating room environment.

Please see the advising sheet (located in the left menu) for the Surgical Technologist prerequisites and course work. 

• The ST Program online application will open April 7, 2025, submission deadline is May 15, 2025.

*Candidates must be logged into their TVCC account to complete the TVCC Nursing Application

Surgical Technologist Application

• Surgical Tech program information including a step-by-step document for completing the application is located in the blue menu on the left.

The surgical tech program is a 61-credit program which is completed over six (6) quarters. It follows the TVCC schedule which includes summer, winter, and spring breaks. The program begins with the Fall term and concludes each Spring term, Graduation is held annually, in June.