Program Description

The University of Saint Francis offers Northeastern Indiana's only Surgical Technology program accredited by the Accreditation Review Committee for Education in Surgical Technology (ARC/ST) in cooperation with the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Programs (CAAHEP). This recognition means that the university meets national standards set for Surgical Technology education.

The Association of Science in Surgical Technology program is comprised of a mix of general education courses, professional courses, laboratory and clinical sessions. The University of Saint Francis's program is unique in that the student participates in clinical practice in actual operating rooms during all four semesters. The academic emphasis as well as consistent exposure to the surgical environment prepares the student well for a career as a surgical technologist.

The Surgical Technology course sequence begins every Fall, although students may start general education classes during other semesters. Options are available for full or part time attendance, however clinical courses take place only during the day.