Start a Healthcare Career Without Spending Years in School

Train online on your schedule while building practical clinical skills through a university-backed program designed for real-world healthcare environments.

4–6 Months | Flexible Payments | Externship Opportunities

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Program Snapshot

Surgical Technologist

4-6 Months
Online, Self-Paced
Certification Prep

Tuition

$1,188

Starting at

$99.00/mo

for 12 months

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What You'll Learn

  • Operating room roles and procedures
  • Sterile technique and infection control
  • Surgical instruments and equipment
  • Patient care before, during, and after surgery
  • Learn how surgical technologists support the surgical team in the operating room.
  • Understand how to prepare sterile instruments, equipment, supplies, and medications.
  • Study proper infection control, sterile technique, and surgical safety procedures.
  • Learn how to assist with patient preparation, positioning, and care during surgery.

Program Overview

The Surgical Technologist Certification Program prepares students to support surgical teams in the operating room. Students learn sterile technique, infection control, surgical instruments, patient preparation, operating room procedures, and surgical safety while preparing for the American Allied Health Surgical Technologist Certification exam. The program also includes an externship opportunity for real-world clinical experience.

Hands on Training and Jobs Outlook

Build real-world skills through hands-on training while preparing for a growing healthcare field with strong job demand.

Hands-On Training

Clinical externship opportunity with a participating healthcare organization
Practice surgical tech skills in a real-world care setting
Resume and placement support to help prepare for the field

Job Outlook

Faster-than-average growth for surgical assistant and technologist roles
About 8,700 openings each year across the U.S.
Growing demand from surgeries, outpatient centers, and an aging population

Payment Options

6-Month Plan

Balanced payment.

  • Predictable monthly cost
  • Faster Payoff
  • No credit check necessary
  • Ideal for most students

$198/mo

For 6 months

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Pay in Full

Best Overall Value.

  • Up to 50% off from original tuition
  • Lowest overall cost
  • Bonus: choose between laptop or NWCA certification
70% Off

$3,950

$1,188

Full payment

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12-Month Plan

Lowest monthly payment.

  • Budget friendly payments
  • Most flexible payment term
  • No credit check necessary

$99/mo

For 12 months

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Regionally Accredited Public University

Career Training Backed by a Regionally Accredited University.

UpTrain programs are delivered in partnership with Louisiana State University Shreveport, a regionally accredited public university in the United States.

This partnership ensures that every program is built with academic oversight and designed to prepare students for real career opportunities.

  • Programs developed with academic oversight
  • Career training aligned with employer needs
  • Access to university resources and support

Start a New Career in Months - Not Years

Traditional college paths take years before entering the workforce. UpTrain programs focus on the skills employers need right now.

  • 4+ years to graduate
  • $20,000+ tuition
  • General education courses
  • Delayed workforce entry
  • 4-6 months programs
  • Starts as low as $99
  • Career-focused training
  • Job-ready certifications

Why Students Choose UpTrain

A smarter path to a new career. Career training built for speed, credibility and real workforce experience.

Fast Career Path

Complete career-focused training in as little as 4 to 6 months and begin pursuing new opportunities faster.

University-Backed Programs

Programs delivered in partnership with LSUS, providing academic credibility and recognized educational standards.

Hands-On Training & Externship

All programs include externship opportunities or practical training experiences, allowing students to apply what they have learned in real workplace environments.

This hands-on experience helps students build confidence and practical skills before entering the workforce.

Real-World Skills

Curriculum focuses on industry skills and certification preparation, helping students develop capabilities employers are actively looking for.

Flexible Tuition Options

Programs delivered in partnership with LSUS, providing academic credibility and recognized educational standards.

Built for Working Adults

Online learning designed to fit around jobs, family, and other commitments.

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