The Surgical Technologist program has its own unique price structure.

For a complete cost breakdown, view the Surgical Technologist Application Guide.

Program Details

The LBCC Surgical Technology Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs upon the recommendation of ARC/STSA.

Experience

As a part of this program, you will complete a 360-hour and 120-case total clinical practicum in a surgery center located in Oregon. This work experience is essentially an extended job interview; you are expected to behave professionally and responsibly in the clinical setting. In addition, this experience is an excellent way to begin networking in the medical community.

The clinical portion of this program takes place during the final two terms of the program. You must maintain a C average or better in all classes in order to remain eligible for clinical practicum. In order to graduate, you must complete a minimum of 360 hours of practicum and a minimum of 120 cases at a healthcare facility in Oregon.

Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate competence in the technological aspects of the surgical technologist profession.
• Provide surgical patient care and comfort with empathy and cultural competence.
• Demonstrate competence in surgical technologist duties, procedures and cases.
• Demonstrate effective communication with patients, family members, and colleagues using verbal, written, and information technology tools/devices.

Program Outcomes

Program Outcome	Class of 2025	Class of 2026
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) Exam First Time Pass Rate	90.0%	68.2%

 

Separate Instructional Sites

This program operates separate instructional sites in Lebanon and Medford.  Applicants will choose the site they wish to participate in.  While didactic courses will be taught online to both cohorts, each site hosts their own unique lab courses that may operate on different schedules.

Professional Risks

Health Science students are called to protect the well-being of those in their care. Students will be serving vulnerable patients in various clinical facilities throughout clinical rotations during respective programs. Interactions with patients in the health care system involve inherent risks to both the patient and caregiver, including, but not limited to, COVID-19 and other communicable diseases. In the curriculum, students will be given information regarding known risks for various diseases and measures to decrease these risks.

All students are expected to provide appropriate care to all assigned patients in any setting. These assignments may include patients with medical diagnoses of tuberculosis; hepatitis A, B, or C; AIDS; or other infectious diseases. Students are expected to implement standard precautions and appropriate barrier protection in the care of all assigned patients.

Specific to COVID-19, students that may pose a higher risk to severe illness or death when contracting COVID- 19 should make an informed decision as to whether it is in their best interests to participate in the health science program, which will include in person attendance at classes and/or in person participation in clinicals. Participation is a voluntary election and a student assumes all risks associated with this decision if the student has any underlying medical conditions or other conditions recognized by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Fair Practice

All student activities associated with the curriculum, especially while students are completing clinical rotations, will be educational in nature. Students will not be substituted for hired staff personnel within the clinical institution, in the capacity of a surgical technologist.

Any student found intentionally falsifying information on the clinical experience records will be terminated from the program.

 

Credit for Prior Learning

If you are currently a certified surgical technologist, LBCC offers a credit for prior learning option to obtain an associate degree. Follow the steps below to get started.

Step 1: Submit Your Credentials for Surgical Technology

Visit Credit for Prior Learning for instructions on how to upload your credentials (under "Credit for Prior Learning Options," select "Credit for Professional Licensure or Certification" and then "Surgical Technology."

Step 2: Apply to LBCC

Submit the New Student Application. Once you have applied, you will be sent instructions to submit any transcripts you have from previous institutions. You will also receive instructions on how to complete a new student orientation and meet with an academic advisor.

Step 3: Complete Remaining Coursework

Complete the following courses to obtain your associate degree:

• MTH 075: Variables & Linear Equations (4 credits) or higher
• WR 121Z: Composition I (4 credits)
• BI 231: Human Anatomy & Physiology (5 credits)
• BI 232: Human Anatomy & Physiology (5 credits)
• BI 233: Human Anatomy & Physiology (5 credits)
• BI 234: Microbiology (4 credits)
• COMM 218Z: Interpersonal Communication (4 credits)
• CRS 130: Medical Terminology (3 credits)
• PSY 201Z: Introduction to Psychology I (4 credits)