Surgical Technologist Diploma Program
Program Overview
The Surgical Technologist Program at Stellar Career College in Chicago is designed to prepare students for vital roles in the operating room, working alongside surgeons and nurses. The curriculum includes core subjects such as anatomy, pharmacology, surgical instrumentation, microbiology, and aseptic techniques. Students gain essential hands-on experience through clinical rotations, allowing them to apply classroom knowledge in real surgical settings. The program emphasizes sterile practices, patient care, and effective communication for teamwork in high-pressure environments. Offered in a hybrid and online format, the program can be completed in 12 to 14 months. Graduates are eligible to sit for the national certification exam through NCCT to become Certified Techs in Surgery.
Program Objectives
The Surgical Technologist Program at Stellar Career College is designed to equip students with the knowledge, technical skills, and hands-on experience needed to assist in surgical procedures across various healthcare settings. Students will be trained in surgical preparation, instrumentation, sterile techniques, patient care, and operating room protocols. The program also emphasizes effective communication and teamwork, critical thinking, and professional ethics in high-stakes surgical environments
- Develop a solid understanding of surgical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.
- Learn to maintain sterile fields and apply aseptic techniques in the operating room.
- Master the use, preparation, and sterilization of surgical instruments and equipment.
- Assist surgeons and nurses during operations by passing instruments and retracting tissue.
- Perform preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative duties in compliance with surgical protocols.
- Gain hands-on clinical experience through supervised rotations in real surgical settings.
- Prepare for national certification to become a Certified Tech in Surgery through NCCT.
Program Highlights
Duration: 14 months
Format: Hybrid
Externship: Externship is provided by the College at its affiliated healthcare facilities
admission requirment
High School / Associate Degree Applicants
- Submit the Online Application
- Attend the mandatory Program Orientation Session
- Email admissions@stellarcollege.edu to request your Entrance Exam login
(Include program in the subject line) - Submit Required Documents (see below)
- (Optional) Submit certifications (CPR, CNA, etc.)
- Complete Online Assessments
- Attend Interview with the Admissions Panel
- Review and sign required program documents
- Sign the Enrollment Agreement electronically
- Receive Acceptance Letter and onboarding information
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Applicants
- Submit the Online Application
- Attend the mandatory Program Orientation Session
- Submit Required Documents (see below)
- (Optional) Submit certifications (CPR, CNA, etc.)
- Complete Online Assessments
- Attend Interview with the Admissions Panel
- Review and sign required program documents
- Sign the Enrollment Agreement electronically
- Receive Acceptance Letter and onboarding information.
- Required Admission Documents (PDF format)
- Government-issued ID
- Transcript (Minimum CGPA 2.0 required)
- Updated Resume
- Letter of Recommendation (from a supervisor or instructor)
- Essay (1–2 pages, APA format):
Prompt: Why are you interested in this program? Why now? What impact do you hope to make in healthcare?
Financial Aid Information
Complete The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- Our FAFSA school code is 037593. Please enter the school code as shown so that Stellar Career College receives your financial aid information.
- Please note, the school associated with the code may show “Computer Tutor Business and Technical Institute”. That is the previous name of our institution and can be used to process your FAFSA. Also, the site may show Stellar Career College based in Modesto, CA. That is correct, as we have a branch there as well.
- If you have any questions or need assistance completing the application you can click here to view a helpful video.
- If you’re interested in paying out of pocket via our interest-free payment plan please contact us to let us know.