About Us
Dedicated Educators
Silicon Valley Surgi-Tech Institute
Silicon Valley Surgi-Tech Institute
Our skilled, knowledgeable, and certified educators specialize in preparing students for the exciting field of medicine.
Skills training and core competencies are the focus of our personal and professional growth in the medical field through our Surgical Technology Program and Sterile Processing Program.
Silicon Valley Surgi-Tech Institute
Silicon Valley Surgi-Tech Institute
Silicon Valley Surgi-Tech Institute
We encourage the highest potential in every student. We strive for quality in every endeavor and are committed to meeting the needs of our students, faculty/staff, and the professional medical community.
Our Mission
Silicon Valley Surgi-Tech Institute
Our Mission
SVSTI is committed to our students' success by providing the curriculum and skills to help them achieve their goal of becoming active, sought-after participants in the medical community.
We are dedicated to helping students master communication skills, critical thinking, respect, accountability, and personal responsibility.
We support
SVSTI is committed to our students' success by providing the curriculum and skills to help them achieve their goal of becoming active, sought-after participants in the medical community.
We are dedicated to helping students master communication skills, critical thinking, respect, accountability, and personal responsibility.
We support our students, educators, and our community by providing a safe environment, qualified graduates, and financially viable programs in the evolving field of medicine.
Skills training and core competencies are our focus for personal and professional growth in the medical field.
Additional Information
SVSTI Programs
Welcome to SVSTI serving the Bay Area, Fremont, San Jose, Milpitas, Northern California, Central Coast. We are delighted you have chosen our facility and the Sterile Processing and/or the Surgical Technology Program as you begin your journey into the fascinating field of medicine.
Our certified educators specialize in helping students master communication skills, critical thinking, respect, accountability, and personal responsibility. We are committed to skills training and core competencies for personal and professional growth in the medical field.
We encourage each and every student to reach their highest potential. We strive for quality in every endeavor and are committed to the success of our students, staff, and the professional community. We are excited that you have chosen to join our professional family.
SVSTI is committed to our students' success by providing the curriculum, skills, and education to help them pursue their goal of becoming active, sought-after participants in the medical community.
We are dedicated to helping students master communication skills, critical thinking, respect, accountability, and personal responsibility.
We support our students, educators, and our community by providing a safe environment, qualified graduates, and financially viable programs in the evolving field of medicine.
SVSTI offers blended programs for Sterile Processing and Surgical Technology. In a blended program, students will be face-to-face on campus and will utilize hands-on learning for core competencies, in combination with our online course platform. Students will complete approximately 320 instructional hours for Sterile Processing and approximately 1856 instructional hours for Surgical Technology. Campus-based instruction includes competencies, applications, laboratories, and externships. Online courses require a commitment to substantial independent study along with access to and participation in the platform.
The online learning platform is accessible 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The course syllabus, material, assignments, participation post, and email will be through this online platform.
Students are required to have sufficient technology and internet skills, as well as access, to complete online coursework successfully.
The Student Success/Library is available on-site during regular business hours. The virtual Library and other web-based resources will provide students with a comprehensive learning experience that enables them to master the course content outlined on the syllabus (Please see the Library Resources Tab).
SVSTI does not guarantee job placement; however, we do provide clinical placement as part of the curriculum, which may lead to professional placement.
Silicon Valley Surgi -Tech Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary Aids and Services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. TTY Service is available for the hearing- and speech-impaired. Call 1-877-296-1018 - TTY hours are 5AM -10PM PST daily. Call 711 to reach the California Relay Service. English-to-Spanish translation provided by California Relay Service: 1-800-854-7784.
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SVSTI does not participate in the Student and Exchange Visitor Program to provide Visa services or vouch for student immigration status. SVSTI does not offer English as a Second Language (ESL) coursework. All instruction and services are provided in English only. English language proficiency equivalent to a high school diploma or high school equivalency diploma is required.
Although SVSTI only offers classes in English, it will gladly refer potential students to free ESL programs offered by the County to improve their English comprehension. Students must be able to read, write, understand, and communicate in English to be successful in these programs. If a student is unable to demonstrate proficiency, may be unable to attend any future classes at SVSTI until proficiency is demonstrated. Students with limited English proficiency may participate in a free English as a Second Language program provided by Campbell or the Santa Clara County Adult Ed Program.
Silicon Valley Surgi-Tech Institute will take reasonable steps to ensure that persons with Limited English Proficiency (LEP) have meaningful access and an equal opportunity to participate in our services. Applicants with Limited English proficiency (LEP) should be referred to https://www.santaclaraadulted.org/esl/ to take English as a Second Language classes and return when they have increased their English skills to PROFESSIONAL WORKING PROFICIENCY (PWP).
EDUCATION DELIVERY OPTIONS
Instruction is delivered onsite and online. SVSTI offers courses in a term format, with sixteen weeks of education included in each term for Surgical Technology, and seven weeks (on-campus) for Sterile Processing Term-based courses may be delivered as:
Onsite
Campus-based instruction includes lectures, applications, laboratories, prep classes and externships.
Hybrid
In hybrid or programs, students meet with faculty face-to-face onsite each week while enrolled in campus-based courses. Online In online courses, contact hours occur when students access courses through the online delivery platform. Online courses also require substantial independent study in addition to online course access. Online courses are structured using a linear, integrated approach. The online learning platform – accessible 24 hours a day, seven days a week – offers: Course syllabus and assignments, virtual library and other Web-based resources Email, threaded conversations and chat rooms Text and course materials, available through Canvas, Cengage, and MindTap As a result, students are provided with a comprehensive learning experience that enables them to master course content.
Learning & Online Library Resources
SVSTI offers appropriate learning resources to complement its online courses. Online library resources, multimedia and other course ancillaries can be accessed through the online platform. SVSTI students have access to several online databases on a 24/7 basis.
Minimum System Requirements for Online Study
Sufficient technology and internet access are required to complete online coursework at SVSTI.
Technology Specifications
Because technology changes rapidly in certain fields, students should note that PCs used to complete certain coursework may need to be upgraded during the course of their program. Students are responsible for checking hardware/software requirements before registering for the Surgical Technology Program and/or the Sterile Processing Course.
Refund Statement
Items of extra expense to a student such as instructional supplies or equipment, tools, student activities, laboratory fees, service charges, rentals, credentialing fees, deposits and all other charges need not be considered in tuition refund computations found in the SVSTI Academic Catalog, and website www.svsti.com., and available to all potential students prior to enrollment. All SVSTI Programs shall exclude ANY and ALL additional student expenses from the tuition paid and in accordance with the SVSTI Tuition Refund policy.
