Surgical Technology, AAS
EICC's Associate of Applied Science in Surgical Technology is designed to prepare students for a career as a certified or licensed Surgical Technologist.
National Certification
The Surgical Technology program prepares students to sit for the National Board of
Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) Certified Surgical Technologist
(CST) Examination. Students must have completed a Commission on Accreditation of Allied
Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) approved educational program prior to sitting for
the exam.
State Licensure
State licensure is not required for Surgical Technologists in all states and requirements
may vary from state to state. Requirements may involve more than successful degree
completion and passing the national certification exam. Graduates who apply for licensure
may need to satisfy other requirements, such as completing an application, or paying
a fee. Some states offer multiple pathways to achieve licensure.
EICC makes every effort to verify the information provided on requirements for licensure is accurate and up-to-date, however, these requirements are subject to change at any time. Students who will be seeking licensure as a Surgical Technologist are strongly encouraged to review the licensure requirements at the associated website, linked below where available, for the state in which they intend to practice.
States where program meets the educational requirements for licensure
- Iowa. There is no state licensure requirement for Surgical Technologists in Iowa, though most hospitals require CST certification.
- Illinois. Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
States where program does not meet the educational requirements for licensure
States where a determination regarding the educational requirements for licensure has not yet been made
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Questions? Call toll-free 1-888-336-3907, email eiccinfo@eicc.edu or contact the college nearest you and ask to speak to an advisor.
- Clinton Community College, 563-244-7000
- Muscatine Community College, 563-288-6000
- Scott Community College, 563-441-4000
t is the policy of Eastern Iowa Community College District not to discriminate in
its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin,
sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual
or potential family, parental or marital status, as required by the Iowa Code §§216.6
and 216.9, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d and
2000e), the Equal Pay Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. § 206, et seq.), Title IX (Educational
Amendments, 20 U.S.C. §§ 1681-1688), Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C.
§ 794), and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. § 12101, et
seq.).
If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please
contact EICC’s Equal Employment Opportunity Officer/Equity Coordinator, Eastern Iowa
Community College District, 101 West Third Street, Davenport, Iowa 52801, 563-336-5222,
equity@eicc.edu or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of
Education, John C. Kluczynski Federal Building, 230 S. Dearborn Street, 37th Floor,
Chicago, IL 60604-7204, Telephone: (312) 730-1560 Facsimile: (312) 730- 1576, TDD
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