{"id":781,"date":"2023-06-20T18:37:15","date_gmt":"2023-06-20T18:37:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/explore.centralpenn.edu\/start\/?page_id=781"},"modified":"2026-03-06T14:44:05","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T14:44:05","slug":"surgical-technology","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/explore.centralpenn.edu\/start\/surgical-technology\/","title":{"rendered":"Surgical Technology"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"781\" class=\"elementor elementor-781\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2abd03e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2abd03e\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-27d59d3\" data-id=\"27d59d3\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ee8375b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ee8375b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Surgical Technology: 18 Months + Tuition Reimbursement!<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-43116e3 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-hidden-phone elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-items-middle\" data-id=\"43116e3\" data-element_type=\"section\" 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class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Take the next step toward your degree by filling out the form below to speak with an admissions representative.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-09f08c7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"09f08c7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<script>!function(){window.__lum_config__={formId:\"centralpenn.forms.6572\",apiUrl:\"https:\/\/centralpenn.api.451.io\/v2\/\",accessToken:\"8JAdg2zvvNnqgscFCy4Ak6G88m9erFbscg5HZy7E\",featureToken:\"e448GbSegnfRftZL9jIlb5kHRBuzAXE3OFcSSb9z\",analyticsToken:\"EYj48c0Eij6OhMZsaqZqe6EbbAqAY70BxVGhu2Jk\",\"gtmId\":\"GTM-NZB65HMT\",sourceUrl:encodeURIComponent(window.location.href)}}();<\/script><script 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Surgical Technician Classes Start in April!<\/h2>\n<p>Have you ever wondered how hospitals run smoothly during surgery? Surgical technologists are the unsung heroes of the operating room, making sure everything is ready for the doctors to work their magic!<\/p>\n<p>Central Penn College&#8217;s Surgical Technology program can turn your passion for healthcare into a rewarding career in just 18 months. &nbsp;And the best part? You could have your entire tuition reimbursed by working at UPMC after graduation!<\/p>\n<p><b>Here&#8217;s why Surgical Technology is a great choice:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; letter-spacing: 0em;\"><b>Fast-Growing Field:<\/b> The demand for skilled surgical techs is high, and it&#8217;s expected to keep growing!<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; letter-spacing: 0em;\"><b>Make a Difference:<\/b> You&#8217;ll play a vital role in supporting surgeons and helping patients get the care they need.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; letter-spacing: 0em;\"><b>Quick Start:<\/b> This program is designed to get you into the workforce fast.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Plus, with UPMC&#8217;s tuition reimbursement program, you can focus on your studies without worrying about the cost!<\/p>\n<p><b>Here&#8217;s what you&#8217;ll learn in the program:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; letter-spacing: 0em;\"><b>Surgical Skills<\/b>: Master the tools and techniques used in the operating room.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; letter-spacing: 0em;\"><b>Anatomy &amp; Physiology:<\/b> Gain a deep understanding of the human body.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; letter-spacing: 0em;\"><b>Patient Care: <\/b>Learn how to compassionately care for patients before, during, and after surgery.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Central Penn College partners with UPMC, which may offer opportunities for students to work while they learn.<\/p>\n<p><b>Ready to become a Surgical Technology hero?<\/b> &nbsp;Fill out the form on this page today to learn more about Central Penn College&#8217;s Surgical Technology program and take the first step towards a rewarding and possibly tuition-reimbursed career!<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">NATIONAL CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION FOR THE SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST<\/h4>\n<p>The Surgical Technology program at Central Penn College has a site visit for pursuing initial accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs ( <a href=\"http:\/\/www.caaheap.org\/\">www.caaheap.org<\/a>). This step in the process is neither a status of accreditation nor a guarantee that accreditation will be granted.<\/p>\n<p>As the Program is in the initial stages of applying for accreditation through the ARC\/STSA, students in the Associate Program will be eligible to sit for the NBSTSA Secure Practice Examination offered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting successful completion of all programmatic requirements, including clinical internship. If the Program is granted accreditation through the ARC\/STSA, students will be eligible to sit for the National Certification Exam (NBSTSA) upon successful completion of all programmatic requirements, including clinical internship. After successfully passing this exam, the individual will be able to use the designation of CST-Certified Surgical Technologist. Information regarding how to apply to take the exam will be provided in the SUR290 course. Exams are offered online at local testing centers. If a candidate fails to pass the certification exam on the first attempt, there is a 30-day waiting period before the candidate may re-test. You may attempt to retest three times with a minimum of 30 days between tests. After the third attempt, you must wait one year (with remediation) before your fourth and final attempt.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-530f983 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"530f983\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3768bef\" data-id=\"3768bef\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-c3ed9e9 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"c3ed9e9\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-66 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-0902bd7\" data-id=\"0902bd7\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aafa022 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"aafa022\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9e3828a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9e3828a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">WHAT YOU WILL LEARN\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1140e05 elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"1140e05\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-clipboard-check\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">The Surgical Technology Program will provide you with training in essential healthcare skills, surgical instrumentation, anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, patient care, surgical pharmacology and microbiology. You will complete observation experiences as well as a 120-case internship at the conclusion of the program.T<br><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-5968bb8\" data-id=\"5968bb8\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aa869d0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"aa869d0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Healthcare-Management-Degrees-from-Central-Penn.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-388\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Healthcare-Management-Degrees-from-Central-Penn.jpg 600w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Healthcare-Management-Degrees-from-Central-Penn-150x150.jpg 150w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Healthcare-Management-Degrees-from-Central-Penn-300x300.jpg 300w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Healthcare-Management-Degrees-from-Central-Penn-400x400.jpg 400w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Healthcare-Management-Degrees-from-Central-Penn-418x418.jpg 418w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Healthcare-Management-Degrees-from-Central-Penn-512x512.jpg 512w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-df7295e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"df7295e\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ba8aa70\" data-id=\"ba8aa70\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-06a332e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"06a332e\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-48e675c\" data-id=\"48e675c\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-064162f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"064162f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Central Penn College mission:<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ff9e56 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6ff9e56\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCentral Penn College opens opportunities to students from a variety of academic backgrounds by providing the education needed for employment and advancement in their fields.\n<p class=\"small-print\"><em>**Not all programs are offered in every format at all locations.<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-7a79216\" data-id=\"7a79216\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-51ec616 elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"51ec616\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot; 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