Program length
9 months
Total cost
$4,884
Application Period
3/25/2025 – 4/25/2025 at 4pm (Lehi)
Current Application Period
3/25/2025 – 4/25/2025 (Lehi)
Locations
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The Surgical Technology program is designed to prepare students for employment as an entry-level surgical technologist (ST). Students enrolled in this program focus on the basics of surgical technology, microbiology, infection control, asepsis, and surgical techniques. Students develop the fundamental concepts and principles necessary to successfully participate as a member of the surgical team.
This program is eligible for Financial and Veterans Aid! Learn more
Application Periods:
March 25, 2025 – April 25, 2025 (Lehi Campus)
July 1, 2025 – August 1, 2025 (Provo Campus)
Minimum Age Requirement: 18 years old. High school students are not eligible for this program.
Required Immunizations:
This is an application based program. All prospective students must fill out the Surgical Technology application and submit it during the open application period.
| SECTION | CAMPUS | ROOM # | START DATE | END DATE | START TIME | END TIME | DAYS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2024 | Lehi Main Campus | 226 | 2/5/2024 | 11/13/2024 | 7:30 AM | 1:30 PM | M-Th |
| Spring 2024 | Provo Campus | 203 | 4/22/2024 | 2/13/2025 | 7:30 AM | 1:30 PM | M-Th |
| Fall 2024 | Lehi Main Campus | 226 | 11/4/2024 | 6/11/2025 | 7:30 AM | 1:30 PM | M-Th |
| Spring 2025 | Provo Campus | 203 | 2/6/2025 | 9/11/2025 | 7:30 AM | 1:30 PM | M-Th |
| Spring 2025 | Lehi Main Campus | 226 | 6/2/2025 | 1/8/2026 | 7:30 AM | 1:30 PM | M-Th |
| Schedule Notes: | Students have 5 hours for class/lab and 1 hour for lunch Monday – Thursday. Students will complete a 405-hour externship upon completion of the class work. |
| Course Name | Course Hours | Course Credits | Externship/Clinical/ WBL Credits | Tuition ($120/credit hour) | Course Fees | Industry Exam Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Surgical Technology | 60 | 2 | 0 | $240.00 | $619.00 | $0.00 |
| Microbiology and Infection Control | 60 | 2 | 0 | $240.00 | $80.00 | $0.00 |
| Technology in Surgery | 60 | 2 | 0 | $240.00 | $80.00 | $0.00 |
| Principles and Practices of Surgical Technology | 90 | 3 | 0 | $360.00 | $40.00 | $0.00 |
| Surgical Procedures I | 60 | 2 | 0 | $240.00 | $80.00 | $0.00 |
| Surgical Procedures II | 60 | 2 | 0 | $240.00 | $80.00 | $0.00 |
| Surgical Procedures III | 90 | 3 | 0 | $360.00 | $40.00 | $0.00 |
| Surgical Technology Exams and Seminar | 60 | 2 | 0 | $240.00 | $80.00 | $269.00 |
| Surgical Technology Clinical Externship I | 180 | 0 | 4 | $480.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Surgical Technology Clinical Externship II | 180 | 0 | 4 | $480.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Surgical Technology Clinical Externship III | 45 | 0 | 1 | $120.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TOTALS: | 945 | 18 | 9 | $3,240.00 | $1,099.00 | $269.00 |
| Tuition/Fees | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition: | $3,240.00 |
| Registration Fee: | $40.00 |
| Application Fee: | $30.00 |
| Student Fees: | $1,099.00 |
| Required Materials: | $205.25 |
| Industry Exam Fee: | $269.00 |
| Total Cost: | $4,883.25 |
Course-by-course cost breakdowns can be found on the “Courses” tab above.
Upon registration, you will register and submit payment for the first course in the program. Fees and materials may be required upfront, while some may be paid later throughout the program.
While not required, you may make a deposit, in person or online, for the full program upon registration to be held in your student account.
| Required Materials | Quantity | Notes (ISBN numbers, etc) | Cost | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cengage Unlimited – Access for Surgical Technologists | 1 | Students will receive the access code on the first day of class | included in course fees | |||||
| Background Check and Drug Screen | 1 | Students will pay Verified Credentials directly | $105.25 | |||||
| Scrubs | 2 | Cost may vary; Students will order their scrubs through Safeguard according to the program scrub store | $100.00 | |||||
| Total Cost of Required Materials | $205.25 |
Do you require any prerequisites for your program?
No. All the courses you will need to sit for the national boards exam are built in our program.
Students must have a high school diploma or GED.
The $30 application fee can be paid through Student Services. Please note that the emailed receipt will be a necessary upload on the application.
Open application periods are:
March 25 - April 25 (June start date, Lehi Campus)
July 1 - August 1 (September start date, Provo Campus)
The application is only available during the open application period.
The following documents should be compiled for the application:
Prospective students must complete a background check and drug screening through Verified Credentials. These must be complete before the end of the application period.
A drug screen is necessary for reapplication. Students who reapply can contact the Surgical Technology team (surgicaltechnology@mtec.edu) for the Verified Credentials code.
See Verified Credentials, access code VWFYY-83997
scooke@mtec.edu
