Surgical Technology

Seattle Central College ETPL
The Surgical Technology program is a 4-quarter, full-time course of study. A maximum enrollment of 24 students are selected once a year through an interview/selection process. The program starts in the Summer and progresses over four sequential quarters. The Surgical Technology curriculum emphasizes quality clinical practice and academic excellence. After successful completion of advanced clinical techniques, students completing the program are required to take the National Certification Examination for Surgical Technology and apply for state registration. Surgical Technologists are in significant demand in Washington, with many varied practice opportunities throughout the State.

Financial information

Total tuition

$6,677.60

Total required fees

$912.50

Books and supplies

$2,533.00

Locations

Online, Health Education Center- Pacific Tower on Beacon Hill - Seattle

Instructional methods

Hybrid or Blended Program, In-Person Variable Sites, Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?

No

Program details

2 Years

Length of training

Associate

Award type

96

Credits

1562

Clock Hours (Total)

Additional details

Award name

AAS-T

Education Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses and other requirements

Is this program approved to train veterans?

No

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

Certification/license test preparation provided

Employment performance results

Program type

Surgical Technology/Technologist

Completion rate

80%

Employment rate

91%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$31.12

Typical (median) annual earnings

$58,713.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Surgical Technology/Technologist

Healthcare and Social Services

63%

Education

22%

Other Industries

15%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
35
Completion rate
80%
Average number of students who completed each year
18
Gender
Male
19%
Female
81%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
2%
Asian
26%
Black or African American
7%
Hispanic
17%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
36%
Multi-racial
10%
Other
2%
Age
Under 20
5%
20 to 29
45%
30 to 39
34%
40 to 49
11%
50 and over
5%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
3%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
36%
Some college experience, but no degree
31%
Certificate or AA
11%
BA or higher
19%