Surgical technologists work closely with surgeons and registered nurses, are able to anticipate the needs of the physician during surgery, and assist in the care of the patient during surgical procedures. Surgical technologists play a crucial role in patient care and safety.

Anoka Technical College's Surgical Technology program is designed to develop skills in all phases of operating room procedures and techniques, including clinical experience in the operating room.

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Rewarding career as a key member of the surgical team

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Hands-on training from industry experts

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High growth rate compared to other careers in Minnesota

Potential Jobs:

  • Certified Surgical Technologist
  • Surgical Technician
  • Operating Room (OR) Technician
  • Surgical Scrub Technologist

Salary Information:
Median Wage: $36.06 per hour
Top Earners: $40.77 per hour

Information provided is for Minnesota. See current data at mn.gov/deed.

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The Anoka Technical College Surgical Technology program is nationally accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP):

9355 135th St N, #7709
Seminole, FL  33775
727-210-2350
www.caahep.org

Accreditation Review Council (ARC/STSA)

6 W. Dry Creek Circle, Suite #110
Littleton, CO 80120
Phone: 303-694-9262
Fax: 303-741-3655
info@arcstsa.org

 

Spring 2025 applications can be submitted starting Dec. 30, 2024. Applications are considered first come, first served until the program is full.

Surgical Technology Program Application

Evidence of immunization is mandatory or a positive Rubella Titer. Students are strongly encouraged to take the Hepatitis B vaccine.

Admission Requirements

  1. Successful completion of the Sterile Processing certificate. Completion of Sterile Processing certificate does not guarantee placement into the Surgical Technology program.
  2. Accuplacer test: Reading Comprehension within last 3 years and Arithmetic with last 2 years or appropriate test score OR Associates or Bachelors degree from an accredited U.S. institution of higher learning.
  3. ATI TEAS: Adjusted Individual Total Score of 60% or higher

Second year courses are restricted to students admitted to the Surgical Technology program. A medical exam is REQUIRED.

Submit as a complete Application PDF Surg Tech Application file to enrollmentservices@anokatech.edu

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The Sterile Processing certificate is a prerequisite to the Surgical Technology Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree.

Sterile Processing to Surgical Technology Pathway

Faculty

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Alayna Adams
Alayna.Adams@anokatech.edu
Cathy Bishop
Cathy Bishop
CBishop@anokatech.edu
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Cynthia Farley
Cynthia.Farley@anokatech.edu

Enrollment Services
EnrollmentServices@anokatech.edu
763-576-7710

Current Students

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Clinical hospitals are located in the Twin Cities metropolitan area. Students must provide their own transportation to and from these assigned clinical sites and pay for any parking fees.

Graduates of the Anoka Technical College Surgical Technology program will take the National Certification Examination for Surgical Technologists.

National Certification Exam Results

Year Pass Rate
2023 100%
2022 94%
2021 90%
2020 87%
June 2019 88%
January 2019 100%
May 2018 93%
January 2018

100%

June 2017  100%
January 2017 83%
June 2016 100%
June 2015 81%

June 2014

 100%

January 2014  100%
June 2013  100%
January 2013  100%

Our programs prepares students for the CST exam which is administered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA). According to AST (association of Surgical Technologists) the following states have passed law related to the education and certification of surgical technologists: Indiana, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Idaho. The following states require surgical technologists to register in order to work in the state: Colorado, North Dakota, and Washington. The following states offer optional registration/title protection for surgical technologists: Arkansas, Illinois, and Virginia. It appears AST has a resource for determining state laws for surgical technologists which can be found here: ast.org.

At this time we are unable to determine if our programs meet the licensure requirements for any state besides Minnesota.

Start Dates:

Fall semester: August
Spring semester: January

Upcoming Events:

Dec
17
Virtual Information Session
  10 AM to 11 AM
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RSVP
Jan
15

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