Doctors and nurses are not the only ones in the operating room. This highly competitive program opens doors for students to become technical healthcare professionals. With extensive hands-on training in a real operating room, graduates of the Surgical Technology program are prepared to do everything from hold a beating heart in their hands to assisting surgeons in the delivery room. Our mission is to prepare entry-level Surgical Technologists who are competent in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains to enter the profession.
Career Options
While surgical technology sounds like a very specific field, there are a variety of career options that are available to our graduates.
Some positions that our graduates might have include:
Certified Surgical Technologist
CST Educator
Instrument Room/Central Processing Manager
Medical Industry Representative
Tissue Procurement Manager
Central Sterile Supply Specialist
HOW TO APPLY
Future Students
Students interested in the Surgical Technology program must apply to Ivy Tech first using the Ivy Tech general application. In this application, apply for the Healthcare Specialist program with an interest in Surgical Technology. Apply to Ivy Tech Now
The Surgical Technology program at Ivy Tech has a selective admissions process, which means not all students who apply to the program will be accepted. Details vary according to campus. Learn More about Selective Admissions
QUESTIONS ABOUT THE PROGRAM?
Future Students
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The Associate of Applied Science in Surgical Technology degree program gives students the tools and knowledge to be successful in a specified and specialized healthcare position. Graduates of this program are prepared to assist in surgical environments, like labor and delivery or an operating room, or work in Central Sterile Supply.
A completion guide provides the recommended path to graduation, broken out by 8-week terms. For students taking fewer classes at a time, the courses are numbered to show the overall number that will be taken.
Please consult with your advisor to determine which classes are the best option for you to take. Completion guides may vary by campus/location dependent on clinical availability.
Student Outcomes
Student Outcomes (SOs) are the competencies that Ivy Tech students should
be well versed in upon graduating from the program.
You enjoy working in healthcare, or human anatomy is your favorite subject.
You work well under pressure.
You are detail oriented and can follow instructions.
You work well in a fast paced ever changing environment.
You are capable of working in a professional setting.
You are a team player.
Sound Like You?
If you identify with the traits above, surgical technology may be the path for you. Take the next step to get started or speak with your local advisor to learn more.
The Ivy Tech Surgical Technology program can be intense but rewarding for the student who is passionate about launching their career in this field. Before you apply, review the following requirements and expectations for students in the program.
Time Commitment
The Surgical Technology associate degree program is a large commitment. Students must be enrolled as full-time students with daytime courses. Students may also need to schedule additional general education courses each semester. It is essential that you plan for the same amount of study time as class time per week. Surgical Technology course schedules and assignment due dates will not be adjusted to accommodate individual work schedules.
Attendance
Students are expected to attend all course meetings. Attendance is necessary to maximize student-learning opportunities. Students who are absent are responsible for missed material. Clinical courses require that the student be present to effectively evaluate successful achievement of clinical course objectives and concepts, as clinical course objectives cannot be accomplished or evaluated outside the clinical setting. There are no make-up sessions for missed clinical hours; therefore, regular clinical attendance is mandatory for successful clinical course and program completion.
Students will be required to provide their own transportation to and from clinical sites. Schedules vary based on campus. Please reach out to your campus of interest to learn more about meeting times and dates.
This program requires enrollment in summer coursework. If accepted, students will be required to attend a mandatory orientation session during the summer semester at the campus in which they were admitted.
Mandatory Drug and Criminal Background Screenings
Students will be required to complete a background screening, drug screening, and required vaccinations (including COVID) upon acceptance into the program.
Connect with the Financial Aid team at your home campus to find out if you can receive financial aid for the program of your choice. Make sure that you have completed the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) by the established deadlines to be considered for financial aid assistance.
See when specific classes will be offered by searching our class list in Schedule Builder. First, select the semester you’re looking for and then enter the name of the class in the search bar.
If you’re a current student, upcoming classes are easy to find in Schedule Builder in MyIvy.
Class Formats
Due to the hands-on learning experience in the program, courses in the Surgical Technology program will be conducted in-person.
Prerequisite Courses for Surgical Technology
Completion of the following required prerequisite courses is required for admission to the Associate of Applied Science in Surgical Technology program:
APHY 101 Anatomy and Physiology I
APHY 102 Anatomy and Physiology II
ENGL 111 English Composition
MATH 1XX Math Elective
SURG 203 Surgical Pharmacology (Not Required for Application)
COMM 101 or COMM 102 Communications Elective
SOCI 111 or PSYC 101 Humanities Elective
HLHS 101 Medical Terminology
No Expiration of Credits
There is no expiration date for course credits that were earned in previous years from Ivy Tech Community College.
Transfer Credit for Prerequisite Courses
Prerequisite courses completed at colleges other than Ivy Tech will only be considered for general education selection points if transfer credit has been awarded and courses appear on the Ivy Tech transcript prior to the application deadline.
TR grades are not recognized by the online application. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that transfer credit has been awarded and that TR grades are updated to transfer letter grades (TA, TB, TC) on their Ivy Tech transcript.
It is recommended that college transcripts be submitted to the Registrar’s office for evaluation and transfer credit at least 4 weeks prior to the program application deadline to ensure adequate time for processing.
Step 1
Apply to Ivy Tech
Students interested in the Surgical Technology program must first submit the Ivy Tech general application and complete requirements for admission to the college. During this application, you should apply for the Healthcare Specialist program with an interest in Surgical Technology. Admission to the college does not ensure acceptance to a health science program, but students can be working on prerequisite courses for the Surgical Technology program after admission to the college and before applying to the program itself.
Following completion of prerequisite courses, you may apply for the Surgical Technology program through the online application for health science programs.
Please note that the Surgical Technology program is a selective admission program, which means there are a limited number of spots each year.
The Surgical Technology program begins each fall. The application window is March 15 to May 15.
Filling Out the Surgical Technology Online Application
If you are not a current Ivy Tech Community College student, please Apply Now. You will need a C# (Ivy Tech student ID number) and Ivy Tech single sign-on login credentials in order to apply.
Gather all required or optional documentation that you will need to upload into the system. View more about requirements here. You will have the ability to save your application in progress until you are able to secure documentation.
If you are transferring from another institution, please make sure that your transcripts are evaluated at least 4 weeks prior to the application deadline.
Check to make sure your personal information is accurate.
Select the programs and campuses you would like to be considered as an applicant. You can select up to three different programs and three different campuses. (Some students choose to apply to multiple programs within the School of Health Sciences.)
You must meet all of the prerequisites for a program in order to submit your application. If you receive a message indicating that you do not meet the prerequisites, then please remove that program selection in order to proceed with the application.
Upload any necessary documents.
Make sure grades in the system are accurate. If not, please contact your home campus registrar or advisor.
You will be able to submit your application if you are currently enrolled in a course identified as a prerequisite for the program.
Once complete, submit your application.
You will receive an email confirmation in your Ivy Tech email account that your application has been submitted and is pending review.
Once you have submitted your application, you have the option to reopen it to make changes.
Note: DO NOT USE THE “BACK” function on your computer. Use the navigation pane at the side of the page to navigate.
To learn more about the Health Sciences and Nursing application process, watch the below video, read the FAQ, or contact your campus of interest.
Offers of Admission
Students can select up to three programs and three campuses each on the application. Offers of acceptance are for a specific program and campus. The offers are determined through eight rounds of auto-selection and six rounds of manual selection.
If a student is accepted, they will receive an email from the online application system to their Ivy Tech email account offering a seat in the program. Offers are emailed beginning within one week of the application close date and continue until program capacity is met or one week before the start of semester classes. Each round of offers begins at 6:00 am and applicants have until 11:59 pm the following day to either accept or reject an offer.
Depending on their rank and offers, a student could potentially receive multiple offers. Once one offer is accepted, the student is immediately withdrawn from all other offers and will be contacted by the chair or dean of the program with information about the program orientation date, time, and location.
If a student fails to respond, then the offer expires. If a student rejects an offer three (3) times, the application is removed from the auto-selection application pool but will then be available for manual selection rounds that occur later in the process.
Students do have the ability to withdraw an application at any point during the admission cycle. However, once an application is withdrawn, another one cannot be submitted until the next application cycle.
After You're Accepted
If you are accepted into the program—first off, congratulations!—you will be required to attend an orientation session at your local campus during the summer semester prior to beginning classes. An email will be sent following your acceptance with details about the session.
What If I Don’t Get Admitted?
The Surgical Technology program does not maintain a waitlist. Non-admitted applicants can reapply in the next application cycle, but we recommend that they meet with your local Surgical Technology Program Chair or advisor to begin planning and preparing for the reapplication process. Advisors can also assist students in exploring other programs of interest in Ivy Tech’s School of Health Sciences if they have applied several times and have not been accepted into the program.
What is Selective Admission?
The Surgical Technology program is a selective admissions program. Due to the nature of this program and the high number of applications received, we are only able to accept a small number of students each year.
Weighted Point System
A weighted point system is used to evaluate applicants for admission. Student applications are assigned points based on their grades in prerequisite courses. Point totals for applicants receiving admission offers will vary between campuses. Point totals are not shared.
If there is a tie, the tiebreaker will be determined by the student's Ivy Tech GPA from the spring semester.
Applicants can also receive an additional five points by uploading proof of the following licenses or certifications to their application: CRCST.
Please note:
Optional documents must be approved in order to receive optional points.
If an optional document is rejected, the application will process without optional points.
Only one license or certification document can be uploaded, and only one will receive optional points, if approved, for each relevant program.
License or certification must be current and active.
General Education Weighted Point System
When multiple course attempts are reported on applicant transcripts (including transcripts from other colleges and universities), the highest earned grade of the first three attempts will be used for the selection decision score through the application period. Points for courses transferred from other institutions will be awarded from the grade recorded on the transcript from the other institution provided transfer credit appears on the Ivy Tech transcript.
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
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
50% Graduate Survey return rate
85% Graduate Survey satisfaction (7 of 8 areas rated 3 or higher on the 5 point Likert scale.)
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 about accreditation 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
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
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.)
Learning Domains and Outcomes 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 pass rate for the 2020-2021 Surgical Technology Program graduates was 100%. The pass rate for the 2021-2022 cohort was 87.5%. The pass rate for the 2022-2023 cohort was 100%. The pass rate for the 2023-2024 cohort was 100%.3333
Job placement for the CST program at Ivy Tech Fort Wayne is as follows: 2021 - 100% 2022 - 100% 2023 - 90% 2024 - 93.3%
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
The National Surgical Technology Exam is used as the Surgical Technology Program’s outcome assessment. The Outcomes Assessment Exam (OAE) pass-rate for the Indianapolis campus was 85% based on the 2019 ARC/STSA Annual Report. The average for the last 5 years has been a pass rate of 96%.
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs 25400 U.S. Highway 19 North, Suite 158 Clearwater, FL 33763 (727) 210-2350
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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
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
Current outcomes for 2022 Annual report are:
NBSTSA Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) Exam -100% participation rate; 80% pass rate on the CST Exam
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.)
Commission on the Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) 9355 – 113th St. N, #7709 Seminole, FL 33775 (727) 210-2350 www.caahep.org
The National Surgical Technology Exam is used as the Surgical Technology Program’s outcome assessment. The Outcomes Assessment Exam (OAE) pass-rate for the Lafayette Surgical Technology Program was 93.33% based on the 2023 ARC/STSA Annual Report.
For an overview of the Surgical Technology program and information on how to apply to the program, see the Information Session Presentation.
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 – 88.24%
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; 93.33% 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
63.64% Employer Survey return rate
100% Employer Survey satisfaction
5. Graduate Surveys
Use of the standardized ARC/STSA Graduate Survey tool
100% Graduate Survey return rate
100% Graduate Survey satisfaction
The Surgical Technology program at Ivy Tech's Lafayette 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 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
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.
The National Surgical Technology Exam is used as the Surgical Technology Program's outcome assessment. The Outcomes Assessment Exam (OAE) pass-rate for the Muncie Surgical Technology Program was 100% based on the 2018 ARC/STSA Annual Report.
Commission on the Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) 9355-113th St. N, #7709 Seminole, FL 33775
Accreditation Information
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%.
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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). Current Outcomes for 2022 annual report are: 71% Retention
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
Current Outcomes for 2022 annual report are: NBSTSA Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) Exam: 100% participation rate | 100% pass rate on the CST Exam
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 the field of surgical technology, a directly related field, or an Active Duty Military placement AND continuing their education in a related field
Current Outcomes for 2022 annual report are: 100% Graduate Placement
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.)
Current Outcomes for 2022 annual report are: 50% Employer Survey return rate | 100% Employer satisfaction rate
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 2022 annual report are: 100% Graduate Survey return rate | 100% Graduate satisfaction rate
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 Accreditation Information
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 2022 Surgical Technology Program graduates was 100%.
Accrediting Body 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 is granted upon successful completion of the Certification Exam by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).
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
Commission on the Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) 9355 – 113th St. N, #7709 Seminole, FL 33775 (727) 210-2350 www.caahep.org
“Never in a million years did I think I would get to see pulsating brains and beating hearts with my own two eyes. After years of failing at multiple universities, I had given up on my goals of being a nurse, let alone in surgery, which had been my dream since high school. I started my life, got pregnant, and realized I had to do better for my baby. I re-enrolled at Ivy Tech, raised my GPA (yikes), and stumbled across the Surgical Technology program online. I couldn’t even believe I got accepted. Now, my patients rely on me to prepare their surgery in every aspect—from equipment & instruments, to the overall mood of the OR. The things I get to witness and participate in continue to blow my mind. I could NOT have done it without the support I received from Ivy Tech and all the people I met along the journey. Becoming a CST has given me a new purpose in life, secondary to motherhood. Although my patients may not remember me—courtesy of anesthesia—it’s an honor to have such a huge impact on their care. ”
–Shayla B. | Associate of Applied Science in Surgical Technology
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Madison Advising Center
590 Ivy Tech Drive
Madison, IN 47250
Fax 812-265-4028
Zoom Video Calls Available by appointment only. Call 812-256-2580, ext. 4502 to make an appointment.
Advising Team Tricia Miracle 812-265-2580 ext. 4137 tmiracle2@ivytech.edu Text during business hours 812-510-3844 Virtual Drop-In Advising Hours: Wednesdays 9:00-1:00pm & Thursdays 2:00-5:30pm Zoom Link
Lisa Kelley 812-265-2580 ext. 4163 lkelley3@ivytech.edu Text during business hours 502-414-1597 Virtual Drop-In Advising Hours: Tuesdays 1:30pm-5pm & Thursdays 8:30am-12pm Zoom Link
Starting Oct. 28th Tuesdays: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Fridays: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. All other days by appointment from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. **Special Saturday December 7 @ 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
1 Source: US Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. May 2022 State Occupational Employment and Wage estimates: Indiana.(2023). Lightcast™, lightcast.io. Occupational Overview for Indiana, 2023-2024
2 Associate degree cost is determined by tuition for an in-state, full-time student. Certificate and technical certificate costs are determined by tuition for an in-state, part-time student. Additional fees may be applied. Visit the Tuition & Fees page to learn more.