Surgical Technology Overview
Give your career an adrenaline rush and check out CVTC’s Surgical Technology program. You can earn your associate degree in two years and start your career.
CVTC's surgical tech training will help you develop the following skills:
- Scrub, gown, and glove before procedures
- Organizing sterile supplies and equipment
- Assisting surgeon and assistant don gown and gloves
- Draping patients
- Passing instruments and assisting with procedures
- Cleaning up OR suite and transferring patients
Surgical technologists are an integral part of a team of medical practitioners who provide surgical care to patients in a variety of settings.
A surgical technologist possesses expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic techniques and combines the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation of tools and technologies to facilitate a physician's performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.
Your training will include both classroom and hands-on clinical practice. When you complete this program, you will be awarded an associate degree in surgical technology and will take the national Surgical Technologist Certification examination.
This program has an advanced placement entry option. Advanced placement is an opportunity for graduates of a related program to further their education. Learn more about advanced placement for this program.
The Surgical Technology program is a member of and accredited by the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.
Earn credit for prior learning! Do you have previous educational or work experience in the field? You could be eligible to receive credit for prior learning.
Career Opportunities
Certified Surgical Technologist
Surgical Technologist
Surgical Technician
Physical Technologist
Graduate Employers
Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota
Marshfield Clinic
Mayo Clinic Health System
Oakleaf Clinics
UW Health
Westfields Hospital & Clinic
Western Wisconsin Health
Just the Facts
Surgical Technology
61 Credit Associate Degree
Program Length
Two Years
Delivery Method
Face-to-Face
Program Location
Eau Claire
Start Months
June
Next Start Date
June 9, 2025
Bloodborne Pathogens
Students in this program should be aware of the risks associated with bloodborne pathogens. Learn more.
Learn more about the cost of attendance.
Term 1
$ 1,163
Term 2
$ 2,426
Term 3
$ 2,395
Term 4
$ 2,227
Term 5
$ 2,337
Books
$ 396
License, Certificate, or Credential
$ 247
What are estimated program costs? Estimated Total: $11,191
Program Outcomes
CVTC graduates are ready for the workforce. Each year, we send our graduates the Graduate Follow-Up Survey asking several questions related to employment. Here are the program outcomes and job data.
// Program Scorecard$49K Yearly Salary
Our recent Surgical Technology graduates reported an average starting salary of $49,012.
90% Employed
90% of our recent Surgical Technology graduates got a job in the industry.
11 Regional Jobs
There are 11 job openings in the CVTC district for the Surgical Technology industry.
Transfer
Credits to Other Institutions
Should you choose to continue your education after you leave CVTC, we have agreements in place with several institutions to ensure an easy transfer.
Program Courses
These are a few of the courses you will take in this program. Courses and the recommended sequence change from year to year; once you are enrolled in a program at CVTC you will be given a recommended course sequence that outlines what courses you should take and the order in which to take them.
You may search for available courses. If you are ever unsure of what courses to take, talk to your academic advisor. If you are looking for course information for previous years, check out our past catalogs.
Here are a few of the courses you can take in the Surgical Technology program.
Sample Courses
Fundamentals 1
Students develop skills in identifying basic instrumentation, supplies, drains, catheters, dressings, and sponges.
Surgical Procedures A
Examines the pathophysiology diagnostic interventions and surgical interventions for a variety of surgical procedures.
Fundamentals 2
Discusses care of the patient before, during, and after surgery with emphasis on surgical wounds, wound closure materials, and vital signs. Includes lecture and lab experiences.
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Our instructors are very personable. You can’t get any better than the instructors we have here. They definitely want you to succeed. I call it a little family. We’re always spending time together with study group and bowling nights.
Taylor
Surgical Technology student
Related Programs & Certificates
Whether you're looking to continue your learning to another program or to gain continuing education credit, CVTC offers a variety of learning opportunities for students.
Degrees & Diplomas
Medical Assistant, Technical Diploma
Nursing, Associate Degree
Nursing Assistant, Technical Diploma
Practical Nursing (LPN), Technical Diploma
Certificates
Continue Your Learning
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Program Accreditation
This Surgical Technology Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs upon the recommendation of the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting. View accreditation information.
Additional Admissions Resources
Admission Requirements
Each program requires specific requirements a student must meet to be considered for admissions to this program.
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This program has an advanced placement option. Eligibility for advanced placement requires students to meet additional requirements.
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