Southern University at Shreveport Shreveport, Louisiana

The Surgical Technology program at Southern University at Shreveport is a comprehensive 72-hour, 22-month program culminating in an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree. Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), this program provides students with the essential knowledge and skills to excel in the surgical technology field. The curriculum is designed to equip participants for entry-level positions, blending theoretical coursework with intensive hands-on training. A unique feature is the pathway for students with prior coursework in Medical Technology, English, and Human Anatomy and Physiology to expedite their entry into the program. The program culminates in three semesters of clinical skills training in the operating rooms of local hospitals, as well as a summer seminar specifically designed to prepare graduates for the National Certification in Surgical Technology (CST), maximizing their employment opportunities.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Southern University at Shreveport on the NCES website.

* Cohort Year represents the year for which students began their studies and applies to Graduation and Transfer Out Rates.
** Net Price is Average Net Price for 2022-2023 generated for full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded grant or scholarship aid from federal, state or local governments, or the institution. For public institutions only students paying the in-state or in-district rate are included. For institutions that charge students by program, net price is generated for the institution’s largest program.
NA (Not applicable) – Graduation rate, transfer-out rate and the net price are not applicable to institutions that do not have full-time, first-time degree-seeking undergraduate students in the applicable cohort year or the financial aid year.