Partnered healthcare programs

Grab a front row seat to the life-and-death scenarios that play out in a typical operating room. If you have a cool head and a strong stomach, the fast-paced, stimulating - and highly lucrative - world of a surgical technician could be right for you. 

Prepare to take the Tech in Surgery Certified (TS-C) national certification exam through the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) by completing three courses, Professionalism in Allied Health, Introduction to Human Anatomy and Medical Terminology, and Surgical Technology. With the NCCT designation, you'll have the clinical skills and knowledge for preserving asepsis during surgery, predicting the surgeon’s needs, and monitoring all aspects of the surgical procedure to create a safe environment for the patient. 

Anderson University in Indiana offers a comprehensive Surgical Technician certification program that prepares students for successful careers in healthcare. The program focuses on practical experiences and theoretical foundations, providing students with a well-rounded education. Through hands-on training, internships, and clinical rotations, students gain real-world experience and apply their theoretical knowledge. The faculty consists of dedicated professionals who bring their expertise and industry experience to the classroom, ensuring students develop a deep understanding of surgical techniques, patient care, and safety protocols. The curriculum aligns with industry standards and covers a broad range of topics. Interpersonal skills and effective communication are also emphasized. Graduates of the program are well-prepared to work independently or collaboratively in a fast-paced healthcare environment and are eligible to take the national certification examination. Anderson University's Surgical Technician certification program is a reputable and comprehensive option for those seeking a career in healthcare.

Surgical Technician is a basic entry level program for students to pursue a career in the healthcare field.

This program will give participants the knowledge of Legal and Ethical Issues in Healthcare, Understanding the Patient, Pediatric and Geriatric Patients, Physical, Chemical and Biological Hazards, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Disease Transmission Prevention (Perioperative), Emergency Situations, Pharmacology, Instrumentation and Equipment Basics, The Wound, Introduction to Case Management, The Diagnostic Procedures, Surgery: General, Surgery: Obstetric and Gynecologic, Surgery: Ophthalmic, Surgery: Otorhinolaryngologic, Surgery: Oral and Maxillofacial, Surgery: Plastic and Reconstructive, Surgery: Genitourinary, Surgery: Orthopedic, Surgery: Cardiothoracic, Surgery: Peripheral Vascular, Neurosurgery.

Various quizzes and assessment tools are available within each module to evaluate the learner’s outcome, these quizzes and tools will give the learner the feedback about their progress into the course as they proceed from one module to another.

At successful completion of the program the student will be awarded with a certificate of completion from the school.