What is Surgical Technology School Like?

[@novelera80s91]

This was on point. I’m 48 and 6 mths into my program. I’m struggling with math, English and terminology but also bc I have not been in school for some time. Online navigation was a big one for me. Some of my younger peers struggle as well. Make sure the classes you do take in city college are transferable to the program. I wish I had done this bc academically it’s challenging and it’s an accelerated program. Don’t miss class don’t miss assignments and keep showing up. Be professional, always take notes from the very beginning. Everything mentioned here was what I went thru. I work full time and going to school. I currently work in retail and there’s flexible schedules. It does help I’ve been there for 27 years so I have a lot of vacation time to help calling out to use for school and still get paid. I feel blessed to take this opportunity for myself now that my kids are grown. I’m having a great experience with my classmates and learning. There is so many opportunities out but I feel this one called out for me the most. Tg for social media.

[@caroline-ji5kz]

I am a nurse in kenya and currently in school specializing into "Periopartive Nursing" I think it's exactly similar with surgical technology

[@SurgicalCounts]

Jambo! Yes, that would be the same thing. Many countries don't make a distinction between nurses and surgical technologists.

[@jiminguyen3790]

Very informational! Best surgical intro video! THANK YOU

[@EkekeKenneth-n9i]

Great 💯 job

[@posion713]

I really appreciate this video thank you

[@littleuno2]

Thank you for this video!.

[@lauraedge8429]

Thank you so much. This is a great video.

[@annekariuki1356]

Very informative

[@kimholman9731]

Great video! Thank you Mark!

[@RiannaRogers-yr2ij]

Why is my program $43,000😭😭😭

[@marlomchenry1784]

That is a lot.

[@riderpsychopate]

As a French OR nurse, am I able to apply to a school in the US to become a surgical technologist ?

[@nettajg7680]

Yes

[@RaheemCST]

I live in southern California and my program was $42,000. I want to keep my school private but here was the breakdown. Financial Aid covered 2 years Year 1: $16,000 Year 2: $12,000 Thats $28,000 I must pay back starting 6 months after graduation. I didn't qualify for any grants because of my current income so the only thing I got was this family member in medical scholarship. $4,000 I don't have to pay back that leaves it at $32,000 with a $10K unaccounted for. That $10K is what I'm paying thru school over 20 months at $500 a month no interest. Now I am writing this because Pre-Pandemic the Pell Grant would have covered this. Post Pandemic its different so if you can go to school as soon as you can prices will only keep going up especially if you live in a Overpopulated Competitive Area

[@VegetaPrinceOfSaiyans]

That's outrageous man. My local program is like 1300-1400 a semester. You should apply for the income driven repayment plans unless your loans were private. I'm paying 0 a month right now on some previous loans and a friend of mine is paying like 50 bucks a month on 50k that he'll get forgiven through his job.

[@ScottD1]

And pharmacology

[@patiencetormentai1478]

I really like to get in the surgical tech program online, but I don’t know where to start. Is there any tips you could help me with?

[@SurgicalCounts]

The only online Surgical Technology program I'm familiar with is through MedCerts. But please know that MedCerts (and any other online ST program that may exist) are not accredited, and their student's pass-rates on the NCCT exam tend to be quite low. I strongly recommend an in-person accredited program. You can find one near you on the CAAHEP website.

[@Ahmirguerrero-y3i]

Hey so I saw in the video that surgical tech needs an associate degree? Is that true ? I’m taking this course online that I’ll be able to get a certificate and be able to apply to take the test. I really hope it’s legit . The test is thru allied health .

[@SurgicalCounts]

Send me some information about you school. Maybe a website for the school? Send it to [e-mail] . I'll let you know what the deal is.

[@kyliecakes9279]

@@SurgicalCountsI have the same question about a school online that only gives me a certificate instead of an A.S. I have not started yet because I’m unsure if it is legitimate.

[@SurgicalCounts]

@@kyliecakes9279 Most online programs (MedCerts, Preppy, etc.) set you up for the NCCT, or the lesser-known NCST certification. Many hospitals and some states will only accept the CST certification. For that you would need to complete a 2-year Associates degree program and take the "National Board" exam.

[@davisj9937]

Some places will say... Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program. Which can be all of the above.

[@ambitiousbeauty1013]

Surgical techs are in high demand. It's a shortage of surgical techs. They are not turning down surgical techs who only have a certification. Surgical techs with certifications have no problems getting a job.

[@lp1043]

Ecpi is 40k