Surgical Technologist - SkillBridge Online Certificate (640 Clock Hours) - Employment Skills Training
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At a glance
- Open to
- All branches
- Format
- Online
- Length
- 151 - 180 days
- Locations
- Online · jobs available nationwide
- Target MOS/ratings
- 68D (Army Operating Room Specialist), 4N1X1 (Air Force Surgical Service), HM (Navy Hospital Corpsman - surgical technologist)
About the program
Entry-level surgical technologist / sterile processing assistant applying surgical procedures, sterile technique and instrumentation in hospital operating rooms, ambulatory surgery centers and sterile processing departments. Graduate America's Surgical Technologist program (CIP 51.0909) is a 640-clock-hour, 100% online, asynchronous certificate program approved by the Texas Workforce Commission (school S6523, Addison, TX) and accredited by MSA-CESS. Includes 80 hours of externship/surgical case documentation. Graduates are not eligible for the NBSTSA CST exam, which requires a CAAHEP- or ABHES-accredited program.
Jobs this program prepares you for
Prepares transitioning Service members for entry-level Surgical Technologist (Entry Level) roles. Certificate of Completion - Surgical Technologist (640 clock hours), awarded by Graduate America, Inc. under Texas Workforce Commission approval (school S6523). Includes 80 hours of externship/surgical case documentation. Graduates are not eligible for the NBSTSA CST exam, which requires a CAAHEP- or ABHES-accredited program.
Eligibility & prerequisites
High school diploma or GED required. Training is 100% online and asynchronous; a computer and reliable internet access are required. Participation requires unit commander approval per DoDI 1322.29.
$0 when covered by VA education benefits (GI Bill). Otherwise, tuition is per the Graduate America catalog (ga.edu). SkillBridge training is funded by Graduate America employer partners and Graduate America SkillBridge scholarships.
Locations & contacts
- Online 75001Malcolm Allenceo@myceo.com
How to apply
- Contact the provider using the website or email above. Ask about openings, start dates, and the application.
- Confirm eligibility. SkillBridge is generally for service members within 180 days of separation who have their command's approval.
- Get your unit commander's authorization following your branch's SkillBridge process. Start early; approvals take time.
- Read reviews from past participants on Rate My SkillBridge.
Policy details: official DoW SkillBridge site · our FAQ