Surgical Technology










Surgical Technology (Certificate Program)
The Surgical Technology program prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills for facilitating the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures, ensuring that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. Upon completion, students are able to sit for the Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification exam.


Surgical Technology (Associate in Applied Science)
The Associates Degree in Surgical Technology provides students with a comprehensive, well-rounded education that allows students to gain the knowledge, professionalism, and hands-on experience necessary to excel in this vital healthcare field. Students will be prepared to work confidently alongside surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals in the operating room. Surgical Technologists play a crucial role in ensuring the success of surgical procedures while contributing to positive patient outcomes. Upon completing the Associates Degree, students are able to sit for the certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist exam (CST).


Please join us for a program tour, reach out to our enrollment advisor, or request more information. We are happy to answer all of your questions.


Surgical technologY PROGRAM LENGTH & SCHEDULE

For specific start dates and end dates, please visit our program information page or contact an Enrollment Advisor at 480-461-4107. 

Surgical Technology PROGRAM LOCATION - CAMPUS

Adult-Only Program

  • EVIT Main Campus, 1601 W Main St, Mesa, AZ 85201

ADULT EVIT CAMPUS TOURS

Adult Education @ EVIT is located at the Dr. A. Keith Crandell (Main) Campus. EVIT Main Campus Tours are available for adult career training programs. Tour dates are available on Tuesday and Thursdays at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. and on Wednesdays at 4:30 p.m. Exact tour dates are available on the EVIT Campus Tours page. All tours require registration. Please register at https://bit.ly/startatevittours22 


CONTACT THE EVIT Surgical Technologist ADULT ENROLLMENT ADVISOR

   Sydney Jarvis
EVIT Adult Enrollment Advisor
480-461-4107
 [email protected]


EVIT ADULT CAREER TRAINING SOCIAL MEDIA

EVIT Adult Education shares information and highlights from our career training programs on social media. These accounts are in addition to our district partner, @evitnews. Please find the Adult Education Career Training social media accounts serving adults in Mesa, Apache Junction, Chandler, Gilbert, Tempe, Queen Creek, Scottsdale, Fountain Hills, and Phoenix-area in Arizona.

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EVIT ADULT-ONLY PROGRAM ACCREDITATION

Adult Education @ EVIT is accredited by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education and serves students age 18 and older across Phoenix and the East Valley in the areas of health care and nursing, industrial and commercial technology, human services and automotive technology.  Programs provide hands-on training and required hours for students to be able to sit for certification exams once class  is completed. 


EVIT Adult Education is accredited by the
Commission of the Council on Occupational Education

 

Council on Occupational Education, 7840 Roswell Road, Building 300, Suite 324, Atlanta, GA 30350, Telephone: 770-396-3898/FAX: 770-396-3790, www.council.org.


 Certification  The Surgical Technologist program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).  For more information on CAAHEP, call 727-210-2350 or e-mail [email protected].

  

Program Effectiveness

July 2023
Retention data 86% 
Certification Exam Results  50%
Employer Satisfaction 100%
Graduation Satisfaction 60%

 

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EVIT Adult Education is accredited by theCommission of the Council on Occupational Education

EVIT does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or sexual orientation in its programs or activities. CTE program offerings include: Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications; Auto & Transportation Services; Construction Technologies; Culinary Arts & Hospitality; Education; Engineering; Health Sciences; Human Services; Information Technology; Manufacturing Trades; and Public Safety. For a full listing of programs, go to evit.com/programs. The lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in EVIT CTE programs. The following employees have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Title IX/Title VII/EEOC Coordinator, EVIT Superintendent, 1601 W. Main St., Mesa, AZ 85201 or call (480) 461-4000, or by email at [email protected]; Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Tony Niccum, STEPS, 1601 W. Main St., Mesa, AZ 85201, or call (480) 461-4154 or by email [email protected]