Surgical Tech Programs in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana

Fortis College-Baton Rouge Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Prepares students to become competent entry-level Surgical Technologists.
Curriculum covers cognitive, psychomotor, and affective learning domains.
Provides a strong foundation in a wide range of surgical procedures, including general, cardiac, neuro, plastic, orthopedic, vascular, genitourinary, ophthalmic, and OB/GYN.
Located a short drive from several Louisiana cities.
Career Services professionals are available to assist graduates in securing employment.
FORTIS helps students learn about financial aid options that are available.

Cohort-based program with a small class size (limited to 13 students) ensuring personalized attention from instructors.
Hands-on training from expert faculty to develop essential surgical technology skills.
Clinical rotations in operating rooms provide valuable real-world, on-the-job experience.
High graduate placement rate (100% in 2023).
Prepares students to take the National Board of Surgical Technology & Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) certification exam to become a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST).
Offers a Surgical Technology Completion Track for current surgical technologists who need to complete educational requirements for NBSTSA certification.
CAAHEP accreditation ensures program quality and prepares graduates for practice in numerous states and territories.

Five-semester, 69 credit-hour Associate of Science program.
Curriculum based on the Core Curriculum for Surgical Technology published by the Association of Surgical Technologists (AST).
Prepares students with the knowledge, skills, values, and competencies needed for a career as a Surgical Technologist.
Graduates are eligible to take the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) certification examination.
Includes extensive practicum experience in surgical procedures.
Requires students to meet specific academic and physical performance standards for admission and progression.