Surgical Technologist
Associate's Degree
Next program start date
April 05, 2021
Finish in as few as
21 months1
Learning includes
- On-Campus and Online Classes
- Field Experience
- Flex Choice® (Optional)
April 05, 2021
21 months1
Learn to professionally carry out common OR (operating room) procedures and handle high-pressure situations as a valuable member of a surgical team. In as few as 21 months, you can earn this Associate’s degree, which provides hands-on training in surgical suite labs to help you prepare for surgical tech certification and a fulfilling career.1 The Surgical Tech program online and on campus is available with Flex Choice®, which allows you to combine traditional online coursework and self-directed assessments—a more affordable way to receive credit for what you already know.
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Upon graduation, students are prepared to take the CST National Surgical Technologist Certification exam to add to your professional credentials at no additional cost.2 Students are eligible to prepare and take the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) Tech in Surgery – Certified TS-C exam at non-accredited campuses at no additional cost.2
Once you graduate from this Surgical Tech program, you can choose to continue your education by transferring your credits into our Health and Wellness Bachelor’s degree for even more in-demand knowledge and skills within the healthcare industry.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the projected job growth potential between 2018 and 2028 for surgical technologists is 9%.3 A Surgical Technologist Associate's degree from Rasmussen College can help set you up for success in this growing field.
Learn how to prepare an operating room for surgery and develop tactics used to handle high-pressure situations from experienced instructors.
Develop a thorough understanding of surgical procedures so you can anticipate the surgeon’s needs and monitor operating room conditions.
Gain expertise in the aseptic techniques needed to keep the operating room sterile and promote patient safety.
Build your interpersonal skills to help you promote successful and compassionate patient care, both inside and outside the operating room.
Orients students to surgery and technology and prepares them for scrub and circular duties.
Expands on the duties and responsibilities in the role of scrub in the field of surgical technology, as well as explores specialty surgery areas.
Provides students with a clinical experience that includes a solid introduction to the operating room, as well as scrub and circulating routines.
Rasmussen College is committed to making education more affordable for all students. Our tuition estimating tool can help you visualize the cost of your degree and see what savings opportunities are available to help you achieve it.
Entrance requirements for the School of Health Sciences vary by program. To learn more and receive help planning your healthcare career path, contact an admissions advisor who will speak to you about: immunizations, background checks and TEAS scores.
We believe in giving credit where it’s due. You can get an estimate of your transfer credits without an official transcript in one business day (on average). Talk to an admissions advisor today or explore our Transfer Policy page for our seamless credit policies designed to maximize credits, potentially save money and expedite graduation.
Higher education should be a manageable investment. Talk to an admissions advisor and learn how these programs can make it more affordable with Flex Choice® learning options, loans and grants, scholarship opportunities and corporate and military discounts.
At Rasmussen College, we want our courses to be available on your schedule, not the other way around. Select programs are available for enrollment through a specific campus and nationally online, but students complete the courses online and are able to utilize online and on-campus support and resources. See below to find out where you can find a Surgical Technologist program near you.