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Surgical Technology

Ready to change YOUR life and IMPACT the lives of others?
Apply to the Surgical Technology program!

Median Surgical Technology Salary in Indiana
$48,859
Annual Surgical Technology Salary Range
$42,783 - $56,933
Wage data taken from U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. May 2020 State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates: Indiana. (2021).

About the Program

The Surgical Technology program is very demanding but with our high quality of training, you will be prepared to enter the work force in the surgery field, labor and delivery, as a Surgical Assistant, or at Central Sterile Supply. This is a very rewarding career in the Health Science Field. It is not nursing; you do a very specific technical job and work under the RN and Surgeon. Our program requires more than 900 hands-on hours of training where you will spend your time in a real operating room.

The Surgical Technology program is a selective admission program. When you apply to the College, you will be accepted into Healthcare Specialist with a concentration in Surgical Technology while you complete the prerequisite requirements. All applicants are required to take the HESI exam. Click here to schedule the HESI Exam.  The Surgical Technology program accepts a limited number of students each year and there is a separate application process. 

Choose your campus of interest below for more information before testing. When you are ready to test, you may make your appointment at https://cass.ivytech.edu/selfserve/.

In addition to meeting the requirements outlined in the Essential Functions, students who are admitted to the program will be required to pay for and submit to a criminal background check, drug testing and physical exam.  The details and process will be provided at an orientation.  Please contact the program faculty for more detailed information.

Our Graduates

Graduates will be able to find local jobs that pay good salaries. They are able to work in surgery, labor and delivery.  They may also work at Central Sterile Supply or as a Surgical Assistant.

Transfer Partners

If you would like to continue your education after completing your Ivy Tech degree, we have several four-year transfer partnerships in place. Talk to your transfer advocate for more information about transfer opportunities!

Application Information

Program Requirements - Surgical Technology

Application Link

Need Help?

Visit the Nursing and Limited Enrollment Health Sciences Programs information page or check out our Online Application Guidelines and Student Application FAQ.

Degrees & Certificates

Degrees & Certificates

Please select from our list of certificates, technical certificates, and degrees below for class and location information. More information is available on each degree and certificate option in the dropdown above.

Academic Catalog: Review the program degree requirements and course descriptions.

Degree

Associate of Applied Science
(68 credit hours = 5 semesters)

When applying to the college you should select “Healthcare Spec Surg Tech Int” as your desired program of study and “Associate of Applied Science” as your intended program degree.  You will be accepted into Healthcare Specialist  with a concentration in Surgical Technology while you complete the prerequisite requirements.   

NOTE: The number of credits required for a degree or certificate is based on students who are program-ready and does not include College Prep courses. Availability of degrees and certificates varies by campus.

Program Student Learning Outcomes and Goals

Completion Guides

Completion guides provide the recommended path to graduation, broken out by 8-week term. Courses are also numbered to show an overall number for students taking fewer classes at a time. Please consult with your advisor to determine which classes are the best option for you to take.

Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology

Locations

Program Locations

Surgical Technology programs are offered at the Ivy Tech campuses above.

Accreditation

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Choose a campus from the dropdown above for campus-specific accreditation information.

Clinical Case Requirements for Graduation

   Upon successful completion of the Surgical Technology Program, the student will have fulfilled the clinical case requirements as established by the 6th edition of the Core Curriculum for Surgical Technology published by the Association of Surgical Technologists. 

 Students must complete a minimum of 120 cases as delineated below. 

   A. General Surgery cases 
   1. Students must complete a minimum of 30 cases in General Surgery; 20 which must be performed in the First Scrub Role. The remaining 10 cases may be performed in either the First or Second Scrub Role. 

   B. Specialty cases 

   1. Students must complete a minimum of90 cases in various surgical specialties, excluding General Surgery; 60 which must be performed in the First Scrub Role. The additional 30 cases may be performed in either the First or Second Scrub Role. 
   a. A minimum of 60 surgical specialty cases must be performed in the First Scrub Role and distributed amongst a minimum of four surgical specialties. 
   (1) A minimum of 10 cases in the First Scrub Role must be completed in each of the required minimum of four surgical specialties (40 cases total required). 
   (2) The additional 20 cases in the First Scrub Role may be distributed amongst any one surgical specialty or multiple surgical specialties. 
   b. The remaining 30 surgical specialty cases may be performed in any surgical specialty either in the First or Second Scrub Role.