GateWay Community College is known in the community for its healthcare education and training excellence and is the only college in the Maricopa Community College to offer the Surgical Technology programs.
With additional training in the Surgical Technology field, you may expand your role and advance to Certified Surgical Technologist First Assistant. First Assistants function under the direction of the surgeon, and will help with sponging, suturing, retracting and closing wounds during surgery.
Special Requirement
All students interested in any of our Healthcare programs will be required to attend an Information/Advising session, which will provide in-depth information and enrollment guidance.
Watch the video below to learn more about the Surgical Services Programs.
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Program Location
Washington Campus
Program Tuition Estimates*
Certificate of Completion in Hospital Central Service Technology: $3,100 - $5,285
*Please note that these are only estimates and do not include books. These estimates may change based on increases to tuition, course fees and book costs. Estimates are based on tuition rates for in-county students. Additional fees may apply.
Accreditation
Accreditation is a process used to measure and certify the credibility and quality of services offered by an organization.
GateWay is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Our Surgical Technology program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA) .
GateWay's program was recognized as a leader in student preparation and examination success for the 2012-2013 academic year by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.
GateWay Community College / Surgical Technology Program ARC-STSA Annual Report 2022 - 2024 Program Outcomes
The program will admit 20 students every fall semester, at the beginning of each academic year.
The accredited program retention threshold is 60%. The program retention for 2022-2024 was 75%.
The accredited program participation rate for the CST Exam is 100%. The program participation rate for 2022-2024 was 100%.
The CST Exam accreditation threshold for pass rate is 70%. The 2022-2024 CST pass rate was 86%
The graduate placement accredited threshold is 80%. The 2022-2024 graduate placement was 86%.
The employer satisfaction for 2022-2024 is pending.
Program Accrediting Body Contact Information
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA) info@arcstsa.org
Why should you choose an accredited school?
Although many schools offer seemingly similar degree and certification options, not all schools are accredited. In many instances, accreditation of the degree or program you complete may be required in order to become certified to work in the field.