Surgical Technologist Program
Now registering for Spring 2027
The primary functions of a surgical technologist are to assist the surgeon and operating team, maintain the sterile field, and pass instruments. A surgical technologist can work in a hospital, an outpatient surgery center, a private scrub for surgeons, or a private company.
Additional program requirements include passing a random drug test, completing a physical exam with a record of required immunizations before assignment to clinical sites, and the ability to withstand the physical rigors of the program. A fair but strict attendance policy is enforced.
Surgical Technology Program Director: 330-744-8763
Prerequisite College Courses Required:
- Anatomy and Physiology I
- Medical Terminology
- Ethics
This comprehensive program includes:
- Anesthesia
- Introduction to Surgical Technology
- Principles and Practice
- Microbiology
- Pharmacology
- Surgical Procedures
Graduates of the Choffin CTC Surgical Technology Program fulfill the requirements for students to become eligible to take the national certification exam. As a CAAHEP-accredited institution for Surgical Technology, the Choffin CTC Surgical Technology program has articulation agreements with the following institutions for students to complete their associates degree: Clark State College, Kent State University, University of Akron, and University of St. Francis. These institutions will apply 30+ credit hours for the completed Surgical Technology diploma at Choffin toward the associates degree. The prerequisite courses also fulfill some of the coursework required for an associate degree by CAAHEP.
The Choffin Career and Technical Center Surgical Technology Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Accrediting Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.
Surgical First Assistant Program: Continuing Education Course (CEU)
The Surgical First Assistant Program is approved by the American Board of Surgical Assistants. Upon program completion, graduates are eligible to sit for the SA-C (Surgical Assistant - Certified) credential.
Choffin Career and Technical Center Adult Education is partnering with the American Institute for Surgical Excellence to offer Surgical First Assistant Training as continuing education in Surgical Technology and related services.
Learn More About our Surgical First Assistant program.
I had a great experience with Choffin Career Center being part of the first CPC. The lessons were well structured, easy to follow &informative. All instructors involved were knowledgeable & supportive through entire course. I Highly recommend this program for anyone looking to enhance their professional abilities and education.
Almedia Smith
Central Service Technician (CRCST)
Batch 2025
My time at Choffin has shown me that pursuing an adult education is truly an adventure and a challenge. The material is very in depth and thought provoking. The instructors show up with an attitude that makes you feel confident that you are going to succeed no matter what.
JaLayah Holcomb
Practical Nursing
Batch 2025
Being at Choffin has been a great experience. The equipment we use in the lab has helped me tremendously when being in clinical. The Sim Lab is amazing because it has technology needed to make it realistic that you are taking care of a “real” patient.
Kaeyla Harkulich
Practical Nursing
Batch 2025
When I started school at Choffin in 2020 for dental assisting I was apprehensive about trying something new. I always knew that I wanted a career that was hands on. I learned very early on in my schooling that I was in good hands. The entire staff was understanding and dedicated to their teachings. I met many great people along the way, and got to experience every aspect of dentistry in all the clinical sites I was sent to. I am very grateful for the proper education and training I received. By the end of the program, I felt confident to start my career as a certified dental assistant. This is a very rewarding field that I wish was brought more recognition. I learned just how crucial the role of a dental assistant is to any office and the instructors helped me to step into the dental field properly trained and well informed.
Molly Houy
Dental Assisting
Batch 2021
I was a 2020 graduate of Choffin School of Surgical Technology. I had no idea what to expect going into the program but I instantly fell in love and thrived through the program. I loved going to clinicals and getting to be hands on in the real deal. Especially in Orthopedics which just so happens to be my favorite cases to scrub to this day. We were always so prepared to go into the OR. From knowing our instruments to knowing the anatomy for whatever specialty we were scrubbing at the time. The instructors were great at putting 2 and 2 together for us. We would learn about a specialty in class and then that’s what they would have us scrub at clinicals to make it all come together which for me made everything so much easier. And then there was Covid… Clinicals came to a halt so we had to turn to Case Studies which i hated at the time but am so thankful for now. When we were finally able to get back into the hospitals it was like getting to breathe again. Finally graduating a month late due to the pandemic was the best feeling. Especially receiving the Clinical Excellence Award (i didn’t see that coming) After graduating, i started my first job at a level 2 trauma center and loved every second of it but decided i wanted to be in a busier setting so i started traveling and it was the best decision i ever made. This career is one i never envisioned for myself but boy am I glad I ended up here. You don’t choose Surgical Technology, it chooses you.
Erica Buck
Surgical Technology
Batch 2020
