Surgical Technology

Program Details

Program Description:

This medical education program will focus on the inner workings of the operating room, as students receive an in-depth, practice realistic operations on our revolutionary abdominal trainer and our Laparoscopic Surgery Simulator (the Lapsim). Surgical clinical experiences and real-world operations included. Successful completers will sit for the CST National Exam.

Certification/Licensure: Students are prepared to sit for the examination to become a Certified Tech in Surgery (TS-C). Program graduates are prepared to earn the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT – Tech in Surgery). Certified in BLS.

CTSO:
SkillsUSA and/or HOSA are the approved cocurricular career and technical student organizations which provide activities for students as an integral part of the instruction by providing leadership training and reinforcing specific career and technical skills.

Articulation: Career and Technical credit shall be awarded to the student on a transcript in accordance with Section 1001.44(3)(b), F.S.

Start Date:

August

Program Length:

Full-Time Hybrid: 1330 hours – approximately 11 months to complete
Clinical hours scheduled at the end of the program
Schedules vary depending on clinical site, as early as 6:00 a.m.

Download the MTC Distance Learning Handbook (PDF, 363KB)

Times:

Day: Tuesday – Thursday 7:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Hybrid (Remote online): Monday & Friday

Location:

 MTC East Campus, 5520 Lakewood Ranch Blvd., Bradenton, FL 34211.  
941.752.8100

Apply to MTC at https://www.manateetech.edu/apply-now/
Submit your application to access your “To Do List.” You are not accepted into the program after you apply. You must complete your To Do list.

Note: The Basic Skills Assessment must be taken within 6 weeks of your admit date unless exemption criteria have been documented per State Statute. For exemption information, see the Student Handbook located here: https://www.manateetech.edu/quick-docs/

Program #H170211 CIP #0351090905

Estimated Tuition, Lab, and Fees (includes administrative fee)

$7094.48

Additional Fees Due Prior to Pre-Admittance

Application Fee

$45.00

Physical Examination & Immunizations

Price Varies

Background Check (All for Life)

$58.00

Out of Pocket Expenses

CastleBranch: Clinical Experience Screening

$40.00

Bookstore and Uniforms

Textbook Estimate (Purchased Online)

  TBD

Patches (five patches must be purchased) (Purchase at MTC Outfitters at Main Campus)

  $15.00

Additional Required Items (Outside Vendor)

Uniforms – Ciel Blue (Light Blue, 2 minimum) & Ciel Blue Lab Coat

  Price Varies

Estimated Total Cost of Program

$7252.48


Uniforms may be covered for Pell eligible students once aid has been applied to all Tuition & Fee charges.

Financial aid available depending on the student’s eligibility. All pre-admission fees are non-refundable and not covered by Financial Aid. Prices are subject to change.
Annual fees (charged each academic year from July 1—June 30).
Textbook estimate. Current book list and prices: http://manateetech.edu/current-students/bookstore/

Tuition is $2.92 per hour for Florida residents. Tuition is $11.71 per hour for Non-Florida residents.

Visit MTC Financial Aid page for more information.

Download Surgical Technology Program Details and Cost (PDF, 400KB)

Program Video

Testimonial Video

Program Facts

Job Placement
Rate

86%

On-time Completion Rate

100%

LENGTH

1330 hrs (11 mos), 
incl. clinical

LOCATION

East Campus,
Lakewood Ranch

DELIVERY

Full-Time:
Hybrid

DUAL ENROLLMENT
No

Ready to Start Your Career? Have Questions?

Amy Gates

Career Counselor


5520 Lakewood Ranch Blvd, Bradenton, FL 34211
Call   941.752.8100
Email: mtcalliedhealth@manateeschools.net
or schedule an appointment:

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