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.
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Program Snapshot
Surgical Technologist
4-6 Months
Online, Self-Paced
Certificate / Non-degree
Prepare for American Allied Health (AAH) Surgical Technologist or National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) Tech in Surgery-Certified (TS-C) Exam
Tuition
$1,188
Starting at
$99.00/mo
for 12 months
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.
Through our innovative approach, we provide the support needed to successfully place students with employers.
Get started today, complete your program from a recognized and accredited university, earn your certificate of completion, sit for national certification, and connect with Ready to Work Recruiters for Job and Externship Placement.
Through these programs, earn your National Certification through leading industry-recognized certifying organizations.
Learners Enroll & Complete Programs
- Enroll in healthcare or other career-focused programs
- Available on-campus or online at your own pace
- Built to prepare students for in-demand roles
RTW Career Services
- Build a professional resume
- Work with RTW Recruiters to complete all necessary placement requirements
- Meet all requirements for RTW Candidate Approval
RTW Student Placement
- Student decides — Job or Externship Placement
- RTW Recruiters work with student to submit applications
- RTW Recruiters facilitate final employer placement
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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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.
FAQs
This program may be a good fit for students who want to start surgical technologist training sooner, study online, manage tuition more affordably, and prepare for AAH and NCCT TS-C certification pathways where accepted. It may not be the right fit for students who specifically need CST eligibility, an associate degree, or a CAAHEP/ABHES-accredited surgical technology program.
The program prepares students for surgical technologist certification pathways through: American Allied Health, or AAH, NCCT Tech in Surgery - Certified, or TS-C. These are separate from the NBSTSA CST credential.
No. The UpTrain Surgical Technologist program is not CAAHEP- or ABHES-accredited. It is a career training certificate program designed to help students start learning surgical technology and prepare for AAH and NCCT TS-C certification pathways where accepted.
No. This program does not qualify students to take the CST exam through NBSTSA. The CST pathway generally requires graduation from a CAAHEP- or ABHES-accredited surgical technology program.
CST is offered through NBSTSA and is commonly tied to CAAHEP- or ABHES-accredited surgical technology programs. TS-C is offered through NCCT. AAH certification is offered through American Allied Health. Employer acceptance may vary by state, facility, and hiring requirement.
CAAHEP- or ABHES-accredited surgical technology programs are often college-based programs, commonly associate degree or diploma pathways. They may take around 1 to 2 years and may cost an estimated $9,000 to $17,000 or more depending on the school, fees, books, and supplies. UpTrain is designed for students who want a faster, more flexible, and more affordable way to begin training, prepare for AAH and NCCT TS-C pathways, and explore surgical technology opportunities where this type of training is accepted.
No. Surgical technologist requirements vary by state and employer. Students should check their state requirements and local job postings before enrolling.
The program includes externship placement support where available and where the student meets site requirements. Placement depends on location, site availability, facility approval, schedule, background requirements, health documentation, and local restrictions. A specific site or location cannot be guaranteed in advance.
No. UpTrain does not guarantee employment. The program provides training, certification preparation, externship placement support where available, and career support resources. Hiring decisions are made by employers.
