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Surgical Technology

Be instrumental

Surgical technologists are allied health professionals who are an integral part of a team of medical practitioners, providing surgical care to patients.

Harper College will prepare you for success in this growing field. At Harper, you get hands-on experience in a protected environment when you practice in the Surgical Technology Suite. And working with expert, experienced faculty, you gain real-life experience through clinical assignments.

Our two-year degree program includes a balance of both classroom and clinical instruction. Onsite learning labs provide you with a state-of-the-art learning environment that prepares you for a variety of clinical settings.

The Accreditation Information

The Harper College Surgical Technology Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). The program received  initial accreditation in 2019. Harper College is regionally accredited through the Higher Learning Commission.

Contact information for the CAAHEP:

The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)

9355 113th St. N, #7709

Seminole, FL 33775

Prepare for a health profession

The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree is designed to prepare you for immediate entry into this profession. Coursework in the AAS may also prepare you to transfer to a four-year college or university. This is a limited-enrollment program.

• Associate in Applied Science—Surgical Technology

Earn a workforce credential

Jumpstart your career by learning new skills through a certificate program. Many of Harper's certificates are stackable to a degree program through additional coursework.

• Sterile Processing and Distribution Certificate

Explore Surgical Technology Careers

Learn more about career outcomes for Harper's Surgical Technology degree/certificate programs. Each career profile offers a complete picture on the local job market, including salaries, open positions, top local employers and more. To learn more, visit our Surgical Technology Careers page.

Resources

• Admission Criteria and Process
• Catalog Course Descriptions
• Clinical and Health Requirements
• COVID Vaccine Requirement
• Functional Abilities
• Program Data and Outcomes
• Program Goals
• Registration Information
• Surgical Case Requirements
• Surgical Technology Suite
• Surgical Technology Handbook 2022-2023
• Tuition and Fees**
• Job Placement Resource Center

Next steps

• Request Information
• Attend an Information Session
• Apply to Harper College
• Apply to the Surgical Technology Program

**Cost of Attendance Information

For more information about starting your allied health career at Harper, please contact Admissions Outreach at 847.925.6700 or fill out our request information form.