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Median Surgical Technologist salary in Indiana
$21.63/hour
Wage data taken from U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. May 2019 State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates: Indiana. (2020).
About the Program
The Surgical Technology program is very demanding but with our high quality of training, you will be prepared to enter the work force in the surgery field, labor and delivery, as a Surgical Assistant, or at Central Sterile Supply. This is a very rewarding career in the Health Science Field. It is not nursing; you do a very specific technical job and work under the RN and Surgeon. Our program requires more than 900 hands-on hours of training where you will spend your time in a real operating room.
The Surgical Technology program is a selective admission program. When you apply to the College, you will be accepted into Healthcare Specialist with a concentration in Surgical Technology while you complete the prerequisite requirements. All applicants are required to take the HESI exam. Click here to schedule the HESI Exam. The Surgical Technology program accepts a limited number of students each year and there is a separate application process.
Choose your campus of interest below for more information before testing. When you are ready to test, you may make your appointment at https://cass.ivytech.edu/selfserve/.
Students who are admitted to the program will be required to pay for and submit to a criminal background check, drug testing and physical exam. The details and process will be provided at an orientation. Please contact the program faculty for more detailed information.
Our Graduates
Graduates will be able to find local jobs that pay good salaries. They are able to work in surgery, labor and delivery. They may also work at Central Sterile Supply or as a Surgical Assistant.
Transfer Partners
If you would like to continue your education after completing your Ivy Tech degree, we have several four-year transfer partnerships in place. Talk to your transfer advocate for more information about transfer opportunities!
Application Information
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Completion Guides
Completion guides provide the recommended path to graduation, broken out by 8-week term. Courses are also numbered to show an overall number for students taking fewer classes at a time. Please consult with your advisor to determine which classes are the best option for you to take.
Accreditation
Clinical Case Requirements for Graduation
Upon successful completion of the Surgical Technology Program, the student will have fulfilled the clinical case requirements as established by the 6th edition of the Core Curriculum for Surgical Technology published by the Association of Surgical Technologists.
Students must complete a minimum of 120 cases as delineated below.
- General Surgery cases
- Students must complete a minimum of 30 cases in General Surgery; 20 which must be performed in the First Scrub Role. The remaining 10 cases may be performed in either the First or Second Scrub Role.
- B. Specialty cases
- Students must complete a minimum of90 cases in various surgical specialties, excluding General Surgery; 60 which must be performed in the First Scrub Role. The additional 30 cases may be performed in either the First or Second Scrub Role.
- A minimum of 60 surgical specialty cases must be performed in the First Scrub Role and distributed amongst a minimum of four surgical specialties.
- A minimum of 10 cases in the First Scrub Role must be completed in each of the required minimum of four surgical specialties (40 cases total required).
- The additional 20 cases in the First Scrub Role may be distributed amongst any one surgical specialty or multiple surgical specialties.
- The remaining 30 surgical specialty cases may be performed in any surgical specialty either in the First or Second Scrub Role.
Columbus
PASS RATES
In compliance with the 2015 CAAHEP-ARC/STSA Standards, Ivy Tech Community College Columbus Surgical Technology Program is required to publish the Outcome Assessment Exam pass-rate on its website. The Outcome Assessment Exam for the Surgical Technology Program is called the Certified Surgical Technologist Exam. The pass rate for the 2019 Surgical Technology Program graduates was 100%.
The Surgical Technology program at Ivy Tech’s Columbus Campus 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 (ARC/STSA).
Inquiries may be made at:
ARC/STSA
Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting
19751 E. Mainstreet, Suite 339
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 694-9261
Fax: (303) 741-3655
www.arcstsa.org
Certification of the Surgical Technology students are granted upon successful completion of the Certification Exam by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.
NBSTSA
6 West Dry Creek Circle, Suite 100
Littleton, CO 80210
(800) 707-0057
www.nbstsa.org
Commission on the Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
9355 - 113th St. N, #7709
Seminole, FL 33775
(727) 210-2350
www.caahep.org
Evansville
Frank L. Hilton, M.D. School of Health Sciences
Program Sheet
The Surgical Technology program, Evansville Campus is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs(www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA).
Inquiries may be made at -
ARC/STSA
Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting
19751 E. Mainstreet, Suite 339
Parker, CO 80138
Phone: (303) 694-9261
Fax: (303) 741-3655
http://www.arcstsa.org/
Certification of the Surgical Technology students are granted upon successful completion of the Certification Exam by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.
NBSTSA
3 West Dry Creek Circle
Littleton, CO 80210
Phone: (800) 707-0057
http://www.nbstsa.org/
Commission on the Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
9355 - 113th St. N, #7709
Seminole, FL 33775
(727) 210-2350
www.caahep.org
SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM OUTCOME STATEMENTS
ARC/STSA Thresholds
Reaffirmation of ARC/STSA Outcomes Thresholds - The ARC/STSA-approved outcomes thresholds for CAAHEP accredited programs in surgical technology, effective August 1, 2011, remain unchanged and are as follows:
- Retention - 70%
Retention is calculated by the number of students completing the program on a completion date divided by the number of students (enrolled, transferred in, changed on-time cohort completion date due to failed course, leave of absence, etc.) assigned an original or revised (if applicable) on time cohort completion date (anticipated graduation date).
- Approved Outcomes Assessment Exam
- For CAAHEP-accredited programs: NBSTSA Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) Exam-l00% participation rate; 70% pass rate on the CST Exam
- For applicant programs seeking CAAHEP Initial Accreditation: NBSTSA Comprehensive (Secure) CST Practice Exam-l00% participation rate
- Graduate Placement - 80% (positive placement)
- placed in the field of surgical technology, a directly related field, or an Active Duty Military placement
- continuing their education
- placed in field of surgical technology, a directly related field or an Active Duty Military placement AND continuing their education in a related field
- Employer Surveys
- use of the standardized ARC/STSA Employer Survey tool administered no sooner than 9 months after employment
- 50% Employer Survey return rate
- 85% Employer Survey satisfaction (24 of 28 areas rated 3 or higher on the 5 point Likert scale.)
- Graduate Surveys
- use of the standardized ARC/STSA Graduate Survey tool administered no sooner than 6 months after graduation
- 50% Graduate Survey return rate
- 85% Graduate Survey satisfaction (7 of 8 areas rated 3 or higher on the 5 point Likert scale.)
Current outcomes for 2018 Annual report are:
Current outcomes for 2022 Annual report are:
NBSTSA Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) Exam:100% participation rate
Annual CST Exam pass rates: 2020-100% 2021-80% 2022-73%
Graduate Placement - 100%
Retention Rate- 100%
Employer Surveys - 90% Return rate with 100% Employer Satisfaction Rate
Graduate Survey - 100% Graduate Survey return rate
100% Graduate Satisfaction Rate
Fort Wayne
ACCREDITATION INFORMATION
The Surgical Technology program, Fort Wayne campus is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA).
In compliance with the 2015 CAAHEP-ARC/STSA Standards, Ivy Tech Community College Columbus Surgical Technology Program is required to publish the Outcome Assessment Exam pass-rate on its website. The Outcome Assessment Exam for the Surgical Technology Program is called the NBSTSA Certified Surgical Technologist Exam.
The yearly pass rates are as follows:
2020-2021:100%.
2021-2022: 87.5%
Job yearly job placement for the CST program at Ivy Tech Fort Wayne is as follows:
2021 - 100%
2022 - 100%
Inquiries may be made at:
ARC/STSA
Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting
19751 E. Mainstreet, Suite 339
Parker, CO 80138
Phone: (303) 694-9261
Fax: (303) 741-3655
http://www.arcstsa.org
Certification of the Surgical Technology students are granted upon successful completion of the Certification Exam by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.
NBSTSA
6 West Dry Creek Circle; Suite 100
Littleton, CO 80210
Phone: (800) 707-0057
http://www.nbstsa.org/
Commission on the Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
9355 - 113th St. N, #7709
Seminole, FL 33775
(727) 210-2350
www.caahep.org
Surgical Technology Program Outcome Statements
ARC/STSA Thresholds
Reaffirmation of ARC/STSA Outcomes Thresholds - The ARC/STSA-approved outcomes thresholds for CAAHEP accredited programs in surgical technology, effective August 1, 2011, remain unchanged and are as follows:
1. Retention - 70%
Retention is calculated by the number of students completing the program on a completion date divided by the number of students (enrolled, transferred in, changed on-time cohort completion date due to failed course, leave of absence, etc.) assigned an original or revised (if applicable) on time cohort completion date (anticipated graduation date).
2. Approved Outcomes Assessment Exam
For CAAHEP-accredited programs: NBSTSA Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) Exam-l00% participation rate; 70% pass rate on the CST Exam
For applicant programs seeking CAAHEP Initial Accreditation: NBSTSA Comprehensive (Secure) CST Practice Exam-l00% participation rate
3. Graduate Placement - 80% (positive placement)
placed in the field of surgical technology, a directly related field, or an Active Duty Military placement
continuing their education
placed in field of surgical technology, a directly related field or an Active Duty Military placement AND continuing their education in a related field
4. Employer Surveys
use of the standardized ARC/STSA Employer Survey tool administered no sooner than 9 months after employment
50% Employer Survey return rate
85% Employer Survey satisfaction (24 of 28 areas rated 3 or higher on the 5 point Likert scale.)
5. Graduate Surveys
use of the standardized ARC/STSA Graduate Survey tool administered no sooner than 6 months after graduation
50% Graduate Survey return rate
85% Graduate Survey satisfaction (7 of 8 areas rated 3 or higher on the 5 point Likert scale.)
Current outcomes for 2021-22 Annual report are:
Retention - 72.7%
NBSTSA Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) Exam -100% participation rate; 87.5% pass rate on the CST Exam
Graduate Job Placement - 100%
Employer Surveys - 100% Employer Survey return rate - 100% Employer Satisfaction Rate
Graduate Survey - 100% Graduate Survey return rate - 100% Graduate Satisfaction Rate
Indianapolis
The Surgical Technology program, Indianapolis campus is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA).
Inquiries may be made at -
ARC/STSA
Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting
19751 E. Mainstreet, Suite 339
Parker, CO 80138
Phone: (303) 694-9261
Fax: (303) 741-3655
http://www.arcstsa.org
Certification of the Surgical Technology students are granted upon successful completion of the Certification Exam by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.
NBSTSA
6 West Dry Creek Circle; Suite 100
Littleton, CO 80210
Phone: (800) 707-0057
http://www.nbstsa.org/
Commission on the Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
9355 - 113th St. N, #7709
Seminole, FL 33775
(727) 210-2350
www.caahep.org
SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM OUTCOME STATEMENTS
ARC/STSA Thresholds
Reaffirmation of ARC/STSA Outcomes Thresholds - The ARC/STSA-approved outcomes thresholds for CAAHEP accredited programs in surgical technology, effective August 1, 2011, remain unchanged and are as follows:
- 1. Retention - 70%
Retention is calculated by the number of students completing the program on a completion date divided by the number of students (enrolled, transferred in, changed on-time cohort completion date due to failed course, leave of absence, etc.) assigned an original or revised (if applicable) on time cohort completion date (anticipated graduation date).
- Approved Outcomes Assessment Exam
For CAAHEP-accredited programs: NBSTSA Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) Exam-l00% participation rate; 70% pass rate on the CST Exam
For applicant programs seeking CAAHEP Initial Accreditation: NBSTSA Comprehensive (Secure) CST Practice Exam-l00% participation rate
- Graduate Placement - 80% (positive placement)
placed in the field of surgical technology, a directly related field, or an Active Duty Military placement
continuing their education
placed in field of surgical technology, a directly related field or an Active Duty Military placement AND continuing their education in a related field
- Employer Surveys
use of the standardized ARC/STSA Employer Survey tool administered no sooner than 9 months after employment
50% Employer Survey return rate
85% Employer Survey satisfaction (24 of 28 areas rated 3 or higher on the 5 point Likert scale.)
- Graduate Surveys
use of the standardized ARC/STSA Graduate Survey tool administered no sooner than 6 months after graduation
50% Graduate Survey return rate
85% Graduate Survey satisfaction (7 of 8 areas rated 3 or higher on the 5 point Likert scale.)
Current outcomes for 2019 Annual report are:
Retention - 100%
NBSTSA Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) Exam -100% participation rate; 85% pass rate on the CST Exam
Graduate Placement - 100%
Employer Surveys - 85% Employer Survey return rate - 100% Employer Satisfaction Rate
Graduate Survey - 100% Graduate Survey return rate - 100% Graduate Satisfaction Rate
Kokomo
Commission on the Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
9355 - 113th St. N, #7709
Seminole, FL 33775
(727) 210-2350
www.caahep.org
Lafayette
Clinical Case Requirements for Graduation
Upon successful completion of the Surgical Technology Program, the student will have fulfilled the clinical case requirements as established by the 6th edition of the Core Curriculum for Surgical Technology published by the Association of Surgical Technologists. The student must have a total of 30 total surgical cases in general surgery (20 first scrubs & 10 second scrubs). In specialty surgery, a total of 90 total surgical cases (60 first scrubs & 30 second scrubs) is required. Specialties include surgical procedures in orthopedics, otorhinolaryngology, genitourinary, obstetrics, gynecology, ophthalmic, oral/maxillofacial, plastic & reconstructive, cardiothoracic, peripheral vascular, pediatrics, & neurosurgical. The total amount of procedures cases scrubbed for the duration of the entire Surgical Technology Program must exceed 120 with 80 of the cases being first scrubs & 40 cases being second scrubs.
CAAHEP Accreditation is granted in collaboration with the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC-STSA)
19751 E. Mainstreet, Suite 339
Parker, CO 80138
Phone: 303-694-9262
Fax: 303-741-3655
Email: info@arcstsa.org
Commission on the Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
9355 - 113th St. N, #7709
Seminole, FL 33775
(727) 210-2350
www.caahep.org
Muncie
The Surgical Technology Program, Muncie Campus is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (http://www.caahep.org/) upon the recommendation of the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA).
Inquiries may be made at -
ARC/STSA
Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting
19751 E. Mainstreet, Suite 339
Parker, CO 80138
Phone: (303) 694-9261
Fax: (303) 741-3655
http://www.arcstsa.org/
Certification of the Surgical Technology students are granted upon successful completion of the Certification Exam by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.
NBSTSA
6 West Dry Creek Circle; Suite 100
Littleton, CO 80210
Phone: (800) 707-0057
http://www.nbstsa.org/
Commission on the Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
9355 - 113th St. N, #7709
Seminole, FL 33775
(727) 210-2350
www.caahep.org
PASS RATES
In compliance with the 2016 CAAHEP-ARC/STSA Standards, Ivy Tech Community College Muncie Surgical Technology Program is required to publish the Outcome Assessment Exam pass-rate on its website. The Outcome Assessment Exam for the Surgical Technology Program is called the Certified Surgical Technologist Exam. The pass rate for the 2019 Muncie Surgical Technology Program graduates was 75%.
Terre haute
PASS RATE
In compliance with the 2015 CAAHEP-ARC/STSA Standards, Ivy Tech Community College Terre Haute Surgical Technology Program is required to publish the Outcome Assessment Exam pass-rate on its website. The Outcome Assessment Exam for the Surgical Technology Program is called the Certified Surgical Technologist Exam.
The pass rate for the 2019 Surgical Technology Program graduates was 85.7%.
The Surgical Technology program in Terre Haute is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC-STSA).
Inquiries may be made at:
ARC/STSA
Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting
19751 E. Mainstreet, Suite 339
Parker, CO 80138
Phone: (303) 694-9261
Fax: (303) 741-3655
www.arcstsa.org
Certification of the Surgical Technology students are granted upon successful completion of the Certification Exam by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.
NBSTSA
6 West Dry Creek Circle, Suite 100
Littleton, CO 80210
(800) 707-0057
www.nbstsa.org
Commission on the Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
9355 - 113th St. N, #7709
Seminole, FL 33775
(727) 210-2350
www.caahep.org
Clinical Case Requirements for Graduation
Upon successful completion of the Surgical Technology Program, the student will have fulfilled the clinical case requirements as established by the 6th edition of the Core Curriculum for Surgical Technology published by the Association of Surgical Technologists. The student must have a total of 30 total surgical cases in general surgery (20 first scrubs & 10 second scrubs). In specialty surgery, a total of 90 total surgical cases (60 first scrubs & 30 second scrubs) is required. Specialties include surgical procedures in orthopedics, otorhinolaryngology, genitourinary, obstetrics, gynecology, ophthalmic, oral/maxillofacial, plastic & reconstructive, cardiothoracic, peripheral vascular, pediatrics, & neurosurgical. The total amount of procedures cases scrubbed for the duration of the entire Surgical Technology Program must exceed 120 with 80 of the cases being first scrubs & 40 cases being second scrubs.
SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM OUTCOME STATEMENTS
ARC/STSA Thresholds
Reaffirmation of ARC/STSA Outcomes Thresholds - The ARC/STSA-approved outcomes thresholds for CAAHEP accredited programs in surgical technology, effective August 1, 2011, remain unchanged and are as follows:
- Retention - 70%
Retention is calculated by the number of students completing the program on a completion date divided by the number of students (enrolled, transferred in, changed on-time cohort completion date due to failed course, leave of absence, etc.) assigned an original or revised (if applicable) on time cohort completion date (anticipated graduation date).
- Approved Outcomes Assessment Exam
For CAAHEP-accredited programs: NBSTSA Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) Exam-l00% participation rate; 70% pass rate on the CST Exam
For applicant programs seeking CAAHEP Initial Accreditation: NBSTSA Comprehensive (Secure) CST Practice Exam-l00% participation rate
- Graduate Placement - 80% (positive placement)
placed in the field of surgical technology, a directly related field, or an Active Duty Military placement
continuing their education
placed in field of surgical technology, a directly related field or an Active Duty Military
placement AND continuing their education in a related field
- Employer Surveys
use of the standardized ARC/STSA Employer Survey tool administered no sooner than 9 months after employment
50% Employer Survey return rate
85% Employer Survey satisfaction (24 of 28 areas rated 3 or higher on the 5 point Likert scale.)
- Graduate Surveys
use of the standardized ARC/STSA Graduate Survey tool administered no sooner than 6 months after graduation
50% Graduate Survey return rate
85% Graduate Survey satisfaction (7 of 8 areas rated 3 or higher on the 5 point Likert scale.)
Current outcomes for 2019 Annual report are:
Retention - 92%
NBSTSA Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) Exam -100% participation rate; 85.7% pass rate on the CST Exam
Graduate Placement - 83%
Employer Surveys - 90% Employer Survey return rate - 67% Employer Satisfaction Rate
Graduate Survey - 75% Graduate Survey return rate - 100% Graduate Satisfaction Rate
Valparaiso
The National Surgical Technology Exam is used as the Surgical Technology Program’s outcome assessment.
Valparaiso Pass Rates
Commission on the Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
9355 - 113th St. N, #7709
Seminole, FL 33775
(727) 210-2350
www.caahep.org
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