Surgical Technology

Gain the skills to thrive in the fast-paced world of surgery.

The Surgical Technology Certificate Program prepares you to play a critical role on today’s surgical team—where precision, teamwork, and focus make all the difference. As a surgical technologist, you’ll work side by side with surgeons, nurses, and anesthesia providers to ensure every procedure runs safely and smoothly.

Through a dynamic blend of classroom learning, hands-on skills labs, and real-world clinical experience, you’ll gain the expertise to maintain a sterile environment, handle surgical instruments, anticipate the needs of the surgical team, and support patient care at every stage of a procedure.

Whether you’re launching your healthcare career or building on existing experience, this program offers a clear, career-ready pathway into the operating room. Graduates are eligible to sit for the NCCT national certification exam and enter the workforce with confidence, competence, and a strong foundation in surgical practice.

Spring 2027 Program Overview

Students will train together in a 13-month cohort that blends classroom instruction, hands-on practice, and real clinical experience through hybrid, asynchronous coursework, in-person learning, and offsite clinicals.

• The program begins in January 2027.
• Tuition is $13,741.
• Interested students are required to attend the mandatory In-Person Admissions Session on October 8, 2026. 

Surgical Technology In-Person Admissions Information Session

Discover how you can build a rewarding, hands-on career in healthcare through the 13-month Surgical Technology noncredit program this spring.

The application process will be reviewed in detail, and attendance at the in-person admissions information session is mandatory for all interested students. 

October 8, 2026 | 1:30 p.m. | Monteabaro Recital Hall in HVPA

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Core Coursework & Curriculum

• Aseptic Technique and Sterilization
• Surgical Procedures
• Anatomy and Physiology I and II
• Patient Care and Safety
• Pharmacology and Anesthesia
• Pathology and Procedures I and II
• Skills Lab
• Internship

Program Prerequisites

To apply for the Surgical Technology Certificate Program, you must:

• Be 18 years or older
• Possess a high school diploma or GED
• Pass a reading assessment with a score of minimum 240; or have a prior degree.

How to Apply

Applications will open after the mandatory information session. Submitted applications are reviewed, and applicants selected to move forward will be invited to participate in the required interview and assessment process. 

Selected applicants must: 

• Provide proof of U.S. residency or appropriate visa status 
• Complete a background check 
• Complete drug screening 
• Provide proof of insurance or sign a waiver 
• Complete the Accuplacer Reading Assessment 

For program and prerequisite information please email SurgTech@HowardCC.edu. Digital badge eligible (DB).