# Surgical Technologist - SkillBridge Online Certificate (640 Clock Hours) - Employment Skills Training

Provider: [Graduate America Inc.](https://programs.cccareers.org/providers/graduate-america)

- Program type: Employment Skills Training
- Branches: All branches
- Format: Online
- Length: 151 - 180 days
- Locations: Nationwide
- Website: https://ga.edu
- Contact: Malcolm Allen, ceo@myceo.com
- Page: https://programs.cccareers.org/programs/graduate-america-inc-surgical-technologist-skillbridge-online-z0wsxv

## Summary

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.

## Job description

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.

## Locations

- 75001

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