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Surgical Technology
Students in the six-semester Surgical Technology Program at Houston City College attend lectures and gain hands-on experience in the lab at Coleman College for Health Sciences. The program begins each fall and prepares students with the practical skills needed for surgical technology training.
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Meet Carnessia Rhodes
- Endoscopy Technician
- Class of 2024
- Support That Builds Confidence
- “The support and hands-on experience gave me the confidence to succeed in healthcare.”
Programs
Surgical Technology, A.A.S.
The Surgical Technology program is designed for individuals interested in caring for the surgical patient. Upon completion of the program, graduates may gain employment as the primary scrub person who handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment during all types of surgical procedures. Portions of this program meet the needs of the registered nurse who is seeking employment in a surgically affiliated field.
This program at Houston City College use a selective admissions process and requires an additional application beyond applying. Enrollment is limited, and not all qualified applicants may be offered placement. Please review the admission dates below carefully to ensure you complete all required steps by the required deadlines.
| Term | Application Accepted | Application Review | Application Status Notification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | Nov. 3, 2025 - June 1, 2026 | Nov. 3, 2025 - June 16, 2026 | By June 2026 |
On average, approximately 50 students apply for admission each application period. Of these, approximately 20 applicants are typically accepted.
When the number of eligible applications exceeds program seat availability, selective criteria are used to determine which applicants are offered admission. Selective criteria are awarded based on the following:
- 45% awarded based on the SRGT General Education Courses GPA
- 30% HESI
- 25% awarded based on the interview process.
- All application requirements must be satisfied by the closing of the application window.
HESI Pre-entrance Exam
The HESI A2- Admissions Assessment entrance exam is required to apply for the Surgical Technology program at HCC Coleman College.
Schedule HESI-A2 test: Please contact HCC Coleman College Testing Center via email: coleman.testing@hccs.edu. The cost of the HESI is $75.00 per attempt. Payment must be made by either credit or debit card.
Required HESI-A2 sections: Applicants must score 70% or higher on each of the following subject areas listed below. There is no minimum score required for the Critical Thinking section, but the section must be completed. Application rubric points are awarded based on the range of scores for each section.
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Grammar
- Vocabulary
- Math
- Reading
- Critical Thinking section
Scores are valid between June 1, 2023 and June 1, 2026.
HESI-A2 exam results for all required sections must be downloaded in .pdf format from the Elsevier/ Evolve account and submitted with a completed program application by the application deadline. (Regardless of whether taken at HCC or outside of HCC).
Students are allowed to submit up to two HESI-A2 transcripts to Houston City College for the purpose of scoring for the Surgical Technology program. It is recommended to wait at least 30 days before retesting.
Please note: HESI Remediation through Elsevier is FREE.
Prerequisite Courses
Cumulative GPA: 2.3 or above
HPRS 1201 Introduction to Health Professions with a minimum grade of ‘B’ or better and the following prerequisite courses with a minimum grade of “C” upon application submission.
| Course Description | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
MDCA 1313 or HITT 1305 Medical Terminology |
3 |
|
ENGL 1301 Composition I |
3 |
|
BIOL 2301 Anatomy & Physiology I (Lecture), if taken, must be completed within 5 years of the application deadline. |
3 |
|
BIOL 2101 Anatomy & Physiology I (Lab), if taken, must be completed within 5 years of the application deadline. |
1 |
Academic courses
Academic courses are HIGHLY ENCOURAGED to be taken in advance, but are not required for the application. These courses will go towards the completion of the program/degree plan and will give you additional points on your application score.
| Course Description | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
BIOL 2302 and BIOL 2102 (formerly BIOL 2402) – Anatomy & Physiology II (LEC/LAB), if taken, must be completed within 5 years of the application deadline. |
4 |
|
BIOL 2320/2120 (formerly BIOL 2420) – Microbiology (LEC/LAB). Must be completed within 5 years of the application deadline. |
4 |
|
MATH 1314 - College Algebra OR MATH 1332 - Contemporary Mathematics (Quantitative Reasoning) |
3 |
|
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective – 3 credits |
3 |
|
PSYC 2301 General Psychology |
3 |
If You Are Offered Admission
If you are offered admission, you will need to complete the following pre-enrollment requirements by a specific due date to maintain eligible status. Please note that the Program Director will be in contact with you once your Letter of Intent has been received to provide you with the information on the process of getting a background check, drug screen, personal health insurance, and deadlines for immunizations. Please check your email regularly for updates and information.
- Complete the Letter of Intent form by the deadline stated in the Admission Acceptance Offer email.
- The CPR American Heart Association BLS is required.
- Proof of personal health insurance; if you need to purchase health insurance, please visit the Student Health Insurance page for a list of health care insurance providers that HCC has compiled as a courtesy to students who wish to contact a potential provider to meet their personal health insurance needs. Students are advised to contact more than one company and compare offerings. Completed by August 1
- Cleared Background Check, Passing Drug Screen & Physical Examination must be completed by August 1
- Immunization record showing: (Monitored By Complio: houstoncccompliance.com/)Completion of Hepatitis B immunization series with a quantitative positive titer (may take up to 6 months), MMR – 2 shots or titer within last year, Tdap – every 10 years, TB – every year, Varicella – 2 shots or titer, Meningitis (required for students 22 years or younger) and Influenza – completed by August 1
- Complete the mandatory Program Orientation on the date provided in your admission email. (Please clear your calendar so you are available to attend the mandatory orientations if you are offered admission as follows: Fall Term – plan to attend Orientation in July.)
- Clinical site requirements for additional testing or additional vaccinations.
HCC Coleman College Grading Scale
To best prepare students for success in their chosen fields, Health Sciences Programs have high standards for progression. Unlike other HCC programs, the Surgical Technology program requires a C (75%) or better to progress to the next course or semester in the program. For specific questions about grades, grading, and progression within Health Science programs, please contact Coleman College at co.surgicaltechnology@hccs.edu.
Surgical Technology Program Grading Scale
- A = 100 – 90%
- B = 89 – 80%
- C = 79 – 75%*
- D = 74 – 60%
- F = 59 – 0%
*A grade of C (75%) or better must be achieved to progress to the next course or semester.
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
The surgical technology program at HCC Coleman College for Health Sciences is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs or CAAHEP.
CAAHEP is a programmatic postsecondary accrediting agency recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and carries out its accrediting activities in cooperation with 23 review Committees on Accreditation. CAAHEP currently accredits more than 2100 entry level education programs in 30 health science professions. The Committee on Accreditation for surgical technology is the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA).
CAAHEP Contact Information:
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
9355 - 113th St. N, #7709, Seminole, FL 33775
Phone: (727) 210-2350
Fax: (727) 210-2354
caahep.org
Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA)
Accreditation for the surgical technology program at HCC Coleman College for Health Sciences is achieved upon the recommendations by the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting or ARC/STSA.
The mission of the ARC/STSA is to provide accreditation services to our communities of interest that validate excellence of education programs in order to advance the professions and ensure quality patient care.
The ARC/STSA® is the only CAAHEP-recognized Committee on Accreditation for education programs in surgical technology and surgical assisting.
The ARC/STSA is a private 501(c)(3) non-profit accreditation services agency providing national recognition for higher education programs in surgical technology and surgical assisting, in collaboration with the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), in order to promote quality surgical patient care through quality credible education.
ARC/STSA Contact Information:
Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology & Surgical Assisting6 W. Dry Creek Circle, Suite #110
Littleton, CO 80120
Phone: 303-694-9262
Fax: 303-741-3655
arcstsa.org
By the end of the program, the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate clinical competencies in surgical technology
- Apply documented skills in surgical technology
- Exhibit safe, ethical, and legal behavior as it relates to the patient
- Demonstrate appropriate aseptic techniques in a clinical setting
The Surgical Technology/Technologist program graduates licensures/certifications are issued by the nationally recognized National Board of Surgical Technologists and Surgical Assistants /Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.
2020–2021 Third-Party Licensure/Certification Exam Results
Occupational licensure and/or certification pass rates reported by academic calendar year (Sept. 1–Aug. 31). Results for the 2018–2019 and 2019–2020 academic years are provided for comparison.
In 2021, following National accreditation mandates, the Surgical Program discontinued the Certificate for Surgical Technology and offered only the AAS in Surgical Technology program.
Surgical Technology AAS for 2022-2024 has a 100% passage rate.
|
Program/ Aligned Award |
Agency Standard |
HCC Standard |
2018–2019 Pass Rate |
2019–2020 Pass Rate |
2020–2021 Pass Rate |
2020–2021 Results |
2021–2023 Results |
2022-2024 Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Surgical Technology AAS |
70% |
75% |
N/A |
N/A | N/A |
Exceeds Expectation |
85% | 100% |
| Certification Name | TEA Resource Link | Third-Party Certification Agency | Third-Party Certification Agency Website |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Surgical Technology/ |
National Board of Surgical Technologists and Surgical Assistants /Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting | http://nbstsa.org/ |
Clinical Requirements for Program Progression & Completion
To provide students with the most robust clinical educational experience and to ensure that students’ progress and graduate as scheduled, applicants are strongly encouraged to weigh all options before accepting a conditional acceptance into their desired health science program. To facilitate this decision-making, students should understand all the requirements of their program, including clinical education.
To be placed in a clinical educational experience, students must comply with the guidelines and requirements of HCC clinical sites, including health and wellness directives. Most clinical sites require background checks, health testing, drug screens, and immunizations.
Students are required to provide proof to HCC that they meet all immunization, testing, and other health requirements necessary for clinical placement. These requirements are determined by the healthcare facilities with which HCC partners for clinical education.
Many healthcare facilities require specific immunizations as a condition of employment, volunteering, or student clinical placement. If a student chooses not to receive or provide proof of required immunizations, HCC may be unable to place the student in clinical rotations. HCC will make reasonable efforts to place such students in a clinical site that does not require immunization(s), provided an appropriate site is available, and HCC has an active affiliation agreement that meets the necessary conditions to support the student’s learning outcomes. Though HCC cannot guarantee that such sites will be available at the time clinical placement is needed.
If a student cannot be placed in a qualifying clinical site due to unmet immunization requirements, the student’s progression in the program and ability to graduate may be delayed or prevented. Our affiliate partners’ expectations for student trainees reflect the same standards applied to individuals employed in their respective professional settings.
Students with questions about clinical requirements or placement should contact the program director of their program of interest.
HB 1508 requires the following information be given to students:
This program may lead to an occupational license for which a prior criminal history may make a student ineligible. For more information please visit: HB 1508 Licensing Requirements.
Have Questions?
We are here to help.
Melissa Bruton
- Duration
- 2 years (full time)
- Program Format
-
- In-Person
- Campus Location
- Total Minimum Credits: 60
-
View the Surgical Technology, A.A.S. Program degree plan to see the total credit hours required.
- Cost
-
Enter the semester credit hours into the Tuition & Cost Calculator to estimate tuition.
Sterile Processing, C1
The Sterile Processing Technician Occupational Skills Award (OSA) is designed for individuals interested in processing surgical instrumentation. The completer of this award will be eligible to work in an entry-level position alongside health care professionals with supervision in a surgical instrumentation central processing department.
This program at Houston City College use a selective admissions process and requires an additional application beyond applying. Enrollment is limited, and not all qualified applicants may be offered placement. Please review the admission dates below carefully to ensure you complete all required steps by the required deadlines.
| Term | Application Accepted | Application Review | Application Status Notification |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Spring: January 2026 |
September 15, 2025 - November 28, 2025 | Nov. 3, 2025 - June 16, 2026 | By December 2025 |
|
Fall: August 2026 |
January 26, 2026 - June 1, 2026 |
February 9, 2026 - June 15, 2026 |
By June 2026 |
On average, approximately 300 students apply for admission each application period. Of these, approximately 50 applicants are typically accepted.
When the number of eligible applications exceeds program seat availability, selective criteria are used to determine which applicants are offered admission. Selective criteria are awarded based on the following:
- 100% may be awarded based on the health program academic criteria (grades earned from pre-entry form, courses on this guide under “recommended” courses, and general education requirements.
- All application requirements must be satisfied by the close of the application window.
Learn more about the program by attending an information session.
Cumulative GPA
N/A
Prerequisite Courses
N/A
Recommended Courses
HPRS 1201, HITT 1305 OR MDCA 1313, and ENGL 1301
Academic Courses
N/A
Testing
N/A
If You Are Offered Admission
If you are offered admission, you will need to complete the following pre-enrollment requirements by a specific due date to maintain eligible status:
- Complete the Intent Form by the deadline stated in the admission acceptance offer email. The Intent form is within your online application, and a link will be sent in your admission acceptance offer email.
- Proof of personal health insurance
- The CPR American Heart Association BLS is required.
- Passing a drug screen
- Physical examination
- Immunization record showing (Monitored By Complio: houstoncccompliance.com): Completion of Hepatitis B immunization series (may take up to 6 months) and titer, MMR – 2 shots and titer, Tdap – every 10 years, TB – every year, Varicella – 2 shots and titer, Meningitis (required for students 22 years or younger), and Influenza – after September 1st
- Cleared Criminal
- Complete the mandatory Student Services Orientation and Program Orientation on the date provided in your admission email. (Please clear your calendar so you are available to attend the mandatory orientations if you are offered admission as follows: Fall Term – plan to attend in August; Spring Term – plan to attend in December.)
Clinical Requirements for Program Progression & Completion
To provide students with the most robust clinical educational experience and to ensure that students’ progress and graduate as scheduled, applicants are strongly encouraged to weigh all options before accepting a conditional acceptance into their desired health science program. To facilitate this decision-making, students should understand all the requirements of their program, including clinical education.
To be placed in a clinical educational experience, students must comply with the guidelines and requirements of HCC clinical sites, including health and wellness directives. Most clinical sites require background checks, health testing, drug screens, and immunizations.
Students are required to provide proof to HCC that they meet all immunization, testing, and other health requirements necessary for clinical placement. These requirements are determined by the healthcare facilities with which HCC partners for clinical education.
Many healthcare facilities require specific immunizations as a condition of employment, volunteering, or student clinical placement. If a student chooses not to receive or provide proof of required immunizations, HCC may be unable to place the student in clinical rotations. HCC will make reasonable efforts to place such students in a clinical site that does not require immunization(s), provided an appropriate site is available, and HCC has an active affiliation agreement that meets the necessary conditions to support the student’s learning outcomes. Though HCC cannot guarantee that such sites will be available at the time clinical placement is needed.
If a student cannot be placed in a qualifying clinical site due to unmet immunization requirements, the student’s progression in the program and ability to graduate may be delayed or prevented. Our affiliate partners’ expectations for student trainees reflect the same standards applied to individuals employed in their respective professional settings.
Students with questions about clinical requirements or placement should contact the program director of their program of interest.
HB 1508 requires the following information be given to students:
This program may lead to an occupational license for which a prior criminal history may make a student ineligible. For more information please visit: HB 1508 Licensing Requirements.
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
The surgical technology program at HCC Coleman College for Health Sciences is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs or CAAHEP.
CAAHEP is a programmatic postsecondary accrediting agency recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and carries out its accrediting activities in cooperation with 23 review Committees on Accreditation. CAAHEP currently accredits more than 2100 entry level education programs in 30 health science professions. The Committee on Accreditation for surgical technology is the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA).
CAAHEP Contact Information:
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
9355 - 113th St. N, #7709, Seminole, FL 33775
Phone: (727) 210-2350
Fax: (727) 210-2354
caahep.org
Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA)
Accreditation for the surgical technology program at HCC Coleman College for Health Sciences is achieved upon the recommendations by the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting or ARC/STSA.
The mission of the ARC/STSA is to provide accreditation services to our communities of interest that validate excellence of education programs in order to advance the professions and ensure quality patient care.
The ARC/STSA® is the only CAAHEP-recognized Committee on Accreditation for education programs in surgical technology and surgical assisting.
The ARC/STSA is a private 501(c)(3) non-profit accreditation services agency providing national recognition for higher education programs in surgical technology and surgical assisting, in collaboration with the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), in order to promote quality surgical patient care through quality credible education.
ARC/STSA Contact Information:
Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology & Surgical Assisting6 W. Dry Creek Circle, Suite #110
Littleton, CO 80120
Phone: 303-694-9262
Fax: 303-741-3655
arcstsa.org
Have Questions?
We are here to help.
Melissa Bruton
- Duration
- 2 semesters (full time)
- Program Format
-
- In-Person
- Hybrid
- Campus Location
- Total Minimum Credits for the Level 1 Certificate: 16
-
View the Sterile Processing, C1 to see the total credit hours required.
- Cost
-
Enter the semester credit hours into the Tuition & Cost Calculator to estimate tuition.
Endoscopy Technician, C2
The Endoscopy Technician program is designed for individuals interested in caring for the endoscopy patient. Upon completion of the program, graduates may gain employment as an Endoscopy Technician who handles the scopes, supplies and equipment during all types of endoscopy procedures. The Endoscopy Technician may gain employment in hospitals, surgery centers, and free standing endoscopy suites.
This program at Houston City College use a selective admissions process and requires an additional application beyond applying. Enrollment is limited, and not all qualified applicants may be offered placement. Please review the admission dates below carefully to ensure you complete all required steps by the required deadlines.
| Term | Application Accepted | Application Review | Application Status Notification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall: August 2026 | Nov. 3, 2025 -June 1, 2026 | Nov. 3, 2025 -June 1, 2026 | By June 2026 |
Approximately 20 students are accepted in each cohort.
When the number of eligible applications exceeds program seat availability, selective criteria are used to determine which applicants are offered admission. Selective criteria are awarded based on the following:
- 100% may be awarded based on the health program academic criteria (grades earned from pre-entry form, required and recommended courses, and general education requirements.
- All application requirements must be satisfied by the close of the application window.
Applicants with at least one year of full-time endoscopy technician experience may be able to earn credit for the first semester of the endoscopy program through HCC's Prior Learning Assessment. For more information, please contact the program director, melissa.bruton@hccs.edu.
Learn more about the program by attending an information session.
Cumulative GPA
2.0 or above
Prerequisite Courses
Completion of the following courses with a minimum grade of ‘C’ or better in the following courses:
| Course Description | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
HPRS 1201 – Introduction to Health Professions (this course cannot be substituted with another success course or college-level course) |
2 |
|
Medical Terminology (HITT 1305 OR MDCA 1313) |
3 |
Highly Recommended Courses
Recommended courses are HIGHLY ENCOURAGED to be taken in advance but are not required for the application. These courses will give you additional points on your application score. Completion of the following courses is suggested for success in required courses:
| Course Description | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
BIOL 2301 and BIOL 2101 – Anatomy & Physiology I (LEC/LAB) |
4 |
|
BIOL 2302 and BIOL 2102 – Anatomy & Physiology II (LEC/LAB) |
4 |
Academic Courses: N/A
If You Are Offered Admission
If you are offered admission, you will need to complete the following pre-enrollment requirements by a specific due date to maintain eligible status.
Please note that the Program Director will be in contact with you once your Letter of Intent has been received to provide you with the information on the process of getting a background check, drug screen, personal health insurance, and deadlines for immunizations. Please check your email regularly for updates and information.
- Complete the Letter of Intent form by the deadline stated in the Admission Acceptance Offer email.
- The CPR American Heart Association BLS is required.
- Proof of personal health insurance.
- Passing drug screen.
- Physical examination.
- Immunization record showing: Completion of Hepatitis B immunization series with a quantitative positive titer (may take up to 6 months), MMR – 2 shots or titer, Tdap – every 10 years, TB – every year, Varicella – 2 shots or titer, Meningitis (required for students 22 years or younger), and Influenza – after September 1st
- Cleared Criminal Background.
- Complete mandatory Program Orientation on the date provided in your Conditional Acceptance email.
- Clinical site requirements for additional testing or additional vaccinations
HCC Coleman College Grading Scale
To best prepare students for success in their chosen fields, Health Sciences Programs have high standards for progression. Unlike other HCC programs, the Endoscopy Technician program requires a C (75%) or better to progress to the next course or semester in the program. For specific questions about grades, grading, and progression within Health Science programs, please contact Coleman College at healthscience.info@hccs.edu.
Endoscopy Technician Program Grading Scale
- A = 100 – 90%
- B = 89 – 80%
- C = 79 – 75%*
- D = 74 – 60%House Bill (HB 1508) Licensing Requirements
- F = 59 – 0%
*A grade of C (75%) or better must be achieved to progress to the next course or semester.
Clinical Requirements for Program Progression & Completion
To provide students with the most robust clinical educational experience and to ensure that students’ progress and graduate as scheduled, applicants are strongly encouraged to weigh all options before accepting a conditional acceptance into their desired health science program. To facilitate this decision-making, students should understand all the requirements of their program, including clinical education.
To be placed in a clinical educational experience, students must comply with the guidelines and requirements of HCC clinical sites, including health and wellness directives. Most clinical sites require background checks, health testing, drug screens, and immunizations.
Students are required to provide proof to HCC that they meet all immunization, testing, and other health requirements necessary for clinical placement. These requirements are determined by the healthcare facilities with which HCC partners for clinical education.
Many healthcare facilities require specific immunizations as a condition of employment, volunteering, or student clinical placement. If a student chooses not to receive or provide proof of required immunizations, HCC may be unable to place the student in clinical rotations. HCC will make reasonable efforts to place such students in a clinical site that does not require immunization(s), provided an appropriate site is available, and HCC has an active affiliation agreement that meets the necessary conditions to support the student’s learning outcomes. Though HCC cannot guarantee that such sites will be available at the time clinical placement is needed.
If a student cannot be placed in a qualifying clinical site due to unmet immunization requirements, the student’s progression in the program and ability to graduate may be delayed or prevented. Our affiliate partners’ expectations for student trainees reflect the same standards applied to individuals employed in their respective professional settings.
Students with questions about clinical requirements or placement should contact the program director of their program of interest.
HB 1508 requires the following information be given to students:
This program may lead to an occupational license for which a prior criminal history may make a student ineligible. For more information please visit: HB 1508 Licensing Requirements.
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
The surgical technology program at HCC Coleman College for Health Sciences is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs or CAAHEP.
CAAHEP is a programmatic postsecondary accrediting agency recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and carries out its accrediting activities in cooperation with 23 review Committees on Accreditation. CAAHEP currently accredits more than 2100 entry level education programs in 30 health science professions. The Committee on Accreditation for surgical technology is the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA).
CAAHEP Contact Information:
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
9355 - 113th St. N, #7709, Seminole, FL 33775
Phone: (727) 210-2350
Fax: (727) 210-2354
caahep.org
Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA)
Accreditation for the surgical technology program at HCC Coleman College for Health Sciences is achieved upon the recommendations by the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting or ARC/STSA.
The mission of the ARC/STSA is to provide accreditation services to our communities of interest that validate excellence of education programs in order to advance the professions and ensure quality patient care.
The ARC/STSA® is the only CAAHEP-recognized Committee on Accreditation for education programs in surgical technology and surgical assisting.
The ARC/STSA is a private 501(c)(3) non-profit accreditation services agency providing national recognition for higher education programs in surgical technology and surgical assisting, in collaboration with the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), in order to promote quality surgical patient care through quality credible education.
ARC/STSA Contact Information:
Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology & Surgical Assisting6 W. Dry Creek Circle, Suite #110
Littleton, CO 80120
Phone: 303-694-9262
Fax: 303-741-3655
arcstsa.org
Have Questions?
We are here to help.
Melissa Bruton
- Duration
- 3 semesters (full time)
- Program Format
-
- In-Person
- Campus Location
- Total Minimum Credits for the Level 2 Certificate: 35
-
View the Endoscopy Technician, C2 to see the total credit hours required.
- Cost
-
Enter the semester credit hours into the Tuition & Cost Calculator to estimate tuition.
Sterile Processing Technician, O.S.A.
The Sterile Processing Technician Occupational Skills Award (OSA) is designed for individuals interested in processing surgical instrumentation. The completer of this award will be eligible to work in an entry-level position alongside health care professionals with supervision in a surgical instrumentation central processing department.
Certification Testing
Graduates are eligible to take the Certified Registered Central Service Technician
Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) [formerly the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management (IAHCSMM)]
International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management (IAHCSMM), 55 West Wacker Drive, Suite 501, Chicago, IL 60601
Employment Opportunities
Certified Registered Central Service Technician may find employment as a sterile processing technician in hospital operating rooms, delivery rooms, ambulatory care facilities and central supply departments
Average Salary
Entry-level salary range between $30,000 and $48,000 annually. Find out the entry-level wages, the medium wages, and the high wages for each career field in High School or less, Vocational Certificate, Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree and Graduate degree.
|
Term |
Applications Accepted | Application Review | Application Status Notification |
|---|---|---|---|
|
August 2026 |
January 26, 2026 - June 1, 2026 |
February 9, 2026 - June 15, 2026 |
By June 2026 |
Have Questions?
We are here to help.
Melissa Bruton
- Duration
- 2 semesters (full time)
- Program Format
-
- In-Person
- Hybrid
- Campus Location
- Total Minimum Credits for the Occupational Skills Award: 13
-
View the Sterile Processing Technician, O.S.A. to see the total credit hours required.
- Cost
-
Enter the semester credit hours into the Tuition & Cost Calculator to estimate tuition.
Carnessia Rhodes
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I found a career where I can help people every day.
Carnessia Rhodes
Endoscopy Technician, Class of 2024