SVSTI Sterile Processing & Surgical Technology Bay Area

SVSTI

Surgical Technology Program

 The Surgical Technology Program is now requiring students to either enroll with an associate degree or higher or enroll in the Associate of Applied Science in Surgical Technology Program. The degree program consists of ONE 16- week term online completing the General Education portion of the program, and TWO 16- week terms on campus completing the core portion of the program, and ONE 16-week Externship term at a designated medical facility. The Degree Program is approximately 16 months long not including holidays and breaks. 

The REQUIRED STEPS for Surgical Technology enrollment:

1. Written Essay (template found on website)
2. Submit TWO (2) Professional References (template found on website)
3. Timed Entrance Exam- completed on campus
4. Interview with our Program Director

If you are accepted into the Program – The following must be completed:

1. COMPLETED Surgical Technology Enrollment Packet via DocuSign 
2. Driver’s License or California State ID - Copy of BOTH sides  
3. A copy of your HS diploma or transcripts OR your GED certificate (in English)
4. Your BLS card (American Heart Association only)
5. Program payment options are reviewed at enrollment.

Once your documents have been received, and you are formally accepted into the Surgical Tech program, you will receive an acceptance letter (email) from our Program Director.  At that time, you will have FIVE business days to make your payment in full OR pay your $3400 deposit + STRF fees in accordance with your PRE-APPROVED payment plan.  Each cohort will have a Friday or Monday, all day, orientation before the first scheduled class day.  

We have partnered with the Meritize Platform to provide our students with financing options to fund your education.  Check your loan options in minutes without impacting your credit score at https://apply.meritize.com   

Meritize Lending, LLC, NMLS ID 1661035 (NMLS Consumer Access https://www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org/) 

Meritize Financial, Inc. NMLS ID 1986399 (NMLS Consumer Access https://www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org/)  

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**For residents of SC, loan is made by Meritize Financial, Inc. 

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