Note: This is an adult-only program available at both the Chickasha and Cowan campuses.
The Surgical Technology program at CVTech prepares students to provide quality patient care before, during and after surgery as a critical part of the surgical team. Students learn to prepare operating rooms for surgery; sterilize and supply equipment; prepare patients for surgery; assist surgeons and nurses during surgery by passing instruments and other sterile supplies. Students will experience challenging coursework and instruction in a variety of surgical procedures and clinical settings.
Explore three pathways to certification:
- TS-C- Certification- Open enrollment program with no degree required.
- CST Degree-Seeking- Combine our technical training with an approved degree program.
- CST Degree Holding- Change your career field by applying our technical training to your valid Associate Degree.
Our Career Counselors can help find the right path for you!
Our Accreditation Body:Â Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program (CAAHEP)9355 – 113th St. N, #7709 Seminole, FL 33775Ph: 727-210-2350 Website: www.caahep.org
TS-C Pathway
National Certification
- TS-C: Tech in Surgery- Certified
Prerequisites
- Med Term (Career Tech or college level)
- A & P (Career Tech or college level)
- Must take Accuplacer© and score 250/reading and 238/arithmetic
Start Date
Open enrollment with year-round start dates
Courses | Hours | OCAS |
Intro to Surgical Technology | 75 | Â |
Principles and Practices of Surgical Technology | 250 | Â |
Surgical Technique (Skills Lab) | 75 | Â |
Surgical Pharmacology | 60 | Â |
Surgical Procedures I | 90 | Â |
Surgical Practicum I | 210 | Â |
Surgical Procedures II | 75 | Â |
Surgical Practicum II | 200 | Â |
Exam Prep | 15 | Â |
          Total Hours | 1050 |  |
CHICKASHA CAMPUS
Surgical Technologist (Accredited Program), OCAS 9343
COWAN CAMPUS
Surgical Technologist (Accredited Program), OCAS 9343
TS-C Pathway – Degree-Seeking
For students who wish to pursue an Associate Degree through an approved degree program.
National Certification
- CST Nationally Certified Surgical Technologist
Prerequisites
- Med Term (college level)
- A & P (college level)
- Must take Accuplacer© and score 250/reading and 238/arithmetic
Start Date
Fixed: August or February
Learn More About an Approved Degree Program
Courses | Hours | OCAS |
Intro to Surgical Technology | 75 | Â |
Principles and Practices of Surgical Technology | 250 | Â |
Surgical Technique (Skills Lab) | 75 | Â |
Surgical Pharmacology | 60 | Â |
Surgical Procedures I | 90 | Â |
Surgical Practicum I | 210 | Â |
Surgical Procedures II | 75 | Â |
Surgical Practicum II | 200 | Â |
Exam Prep | 15 | Â |
          Total Hours | 1050 |  |
CHICKASHA CAMPUS
Surgical Technologist (Accredited Program), OCAS 9343
COWAN CAMPUS
Surgical Technologist (Accredited Program), OCAS 9343
TS-C Pathway – Degree-Holding
For students who hold a valid Associate Degree in any field.
National Certification
- CST Nationally Certified Surgical Technologist
Prerequisites
- Valid Associate Degree (any field)
- Med Term (college level)
- A & P (college level)
- Must take Accuplacer© and score 250/reading and 238/arithmetic
Start Date
Fixed: August or February
Courses | Hours | OCAS |
Intro to Surgical Technology | 75 | Â |
Principles and Practices of Surgical Technology | 250 | Â |
Surgical Technique (Skills Lab) | 75 | Â |
Surgical Pharmacology | 60 | Â |
Surgical Procedures I | 90 | Â |
Surgical Practicum I | 210 | Â |
Surgical Procedures II | 75 | Â |
Surgical Practicum II | 200 | Â |
Exam Prep | 15 | Â |
          Total Hours | 1050 |  |
CHICKASHA CAMPUS
Surgical Technologist (Accredited Program), OCAS 9343
COWAN CAMPUS
Surgical Technologist (Accredited Program), OCAS 9343
High School Students
N/A
Adult Students
Full-time OnlyÂ
Approximate Completion Time: 18 months
Chickasha CampusÂ
Hours: Monday – Friday (M – Th during summer) | 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Cowan CampusÂ
Hours: Monday – Friday (M – Th during summer) | 8:00 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.
CHICKASHA CAMPUS
Traci McNeff
Counselor
405-222-7553
Email
COWAN CAMPUS
Carrie Brunk
Counselor
405-345-3340
Email
Note: This is an adult-only program available at both the Chickasha and Cowan campuses.
The Surgical Technology program at CVTech prepares students to provide quality patient care before, during and after surgery as a critical part of the surgical team. Students learn to prepare operating rooms for surgery; sterilize and supply equipment; prepare patients for surgery; assist surgeons and nurses during surgery by passing instruments and other sterile supplies. Students will experience challenging coursework and instruction in a variety of surgical procedures and clinical settings.
Our Accreditation Body:Â Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program (CAAHEP)9355 – 113th St. N, #7709 Seminole, FL 33775Ph: 727-210-2350 Website: www.caahep.org
CHICKASHA CAMPUS
Surgical Technologist (Accredited Program), OCAS 9343
COWAN CAMPUS
Surgical Technologist (Accredited Program), OCAS 9343
Courses | Hours | OCAS |
Intro to Surgical Technology | 75 | Â |
Principles and Practices of Surgical Technology | 250 | Â |
Surgical Technique (Skills Lab) | 75 | Â |
Surgical Pharmacology | 60 | Â |
Surgical Procedures I | 90 | Â |
Surgical Practicum I | 210 | Â |
Surgical Procedures II | 75 | Â |
Surgical Practicum II | 200 | Â |
CTS Exam Prep | 15 | Â |
          Total Hours | 1050 |  |
- CST Nationally Certified Surgical Technologist
- TS-C Tech in Surgery – Certified
- CPR
High School Students
N/A
Adult Students
Full-time OnlyÂ
Approximate Completion Time: 18 months
Chickasha CampusÂ
Hours: Monday – Friday (M – Th during summer) | 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Cowan CampusÂ
Hours: Monday – Friday (M – Th during summer) | 8:00 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.
CHICKASHA CAMPUS
Traci McNeff
Counselor
405-222-7553
Email
COWAN CAMPUS
Carrie Brunk
Counselor
405-345-3340
Email

Turn Your Certification into a Degree
Canadian Valley Technology Center partners with Redlands Community College to earn credit toward an Associate of Applied Science. Select CV Tech program completers qualify; ask a CV Tech counselor for more information.