Looking to build a rewarding healthcare career in the operating room? The Surgical Technology Program at Midwest Institute in St. Louis, Missouri, prepares students to become skilled surgical technologists – essential members of modern surgical teams who ensure patient safety and assist during every stage of surgery. Through hands-on surgical technologist training at our Earth City Campus, you’ll learn the anatomy, sterile technique, and instrumentation skills needed to excel from day one.
The Surgical Technologist AAS Degree at Midwest Institute combines classroom instruction with immersive lab and operating room simulation training. Students learn:
– Anatomy, physiology, and surgical terminology
– Sterile field preparation, surgical instrument setup, and surgical procedures
– Infection control, sterilization, and patient care protocols
– Surgical supply management, suturing materials, and documentation
– Surgical team communication and professionalism in the O.R.
This comprehensive approach ensures graduates are fully prepared to support surgeons, nurses, and patients in real clinical settings.
Our students learn firsthand how technical skills, professionalism, attitude, and confidence affect their growth potential.
Students complete a supervised surgical technology externship at local hospitals or surgical centers, where they apply classroom knowledge in real O.R. settings. Externships provide valuable experience in:
– Supporting surgeons during live operations
– Managing surgical tools and sterile fields
– Communicating effectively with multidisciplinary surgical teams
Externship hours are daytime only, ensuring you gain the most authentic, hands-on training possible.
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Surgical Technologist AAS Degree at Midwest Institute’s Earth City Campus
Becoming a surgical tech might just be one of the smartest moves you’ll ever make. Not only is the job highly interesting and personally rewarding, but it can be a springboard to becoming a surgical assistant, nurse, or other medical professional. Surgical technologists are key members of surgery teams who provide pre- and post-operative services as well as assistance during actual surgery. Our Earth City Campus is located in the St. Louis, MO, metropolitan area.
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Why Get Certified through Midwest Institute’s Surgical Technician Degree Program?
Surgical technologist jobs in Missouri and nationwide continue to grow as healthcare expands. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects strong job growth for certified surgical technologists through 2030.
Graduates may pursue careers in:
– Hospitals and surgical centers
– Outpatient clinics
– Ambulatory surgery centers
– Specialty surgical practices
Advances in medical technology have made surgery safer, and more operations are being done to treat a variety of illnesses and injuries. As Baby Boomers age and require more surgical procedures, and as operating technology continues to become more streamlined and efficient, resulting in more surgical procedures, your new skills and education will be in demand.
Midwest Institute’s Surgical Technology Program is institutionally accredited by ABHES, and the institute is pursuing programmatic accreditation to qualify graduates for the Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) exam through NBSTSA. While Missouri does not mandate CST certification, it is highly valued by employers and improves job prospects. Midwest Institute ensures you are fully prepared to meet CST standards.
The training you receive from dedicated instructors will prepare you to pass the National Certified Surgical Technologist examination administered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting. Midwest Institute’s surgical tech program includes an unpaid externship, where you will begin real-life training in an O.R. with a professional surgical team.
With over 55 years of excellence in healthcare education, Midwest Institute is one of Missouri’s most respected schools for surgical technology training. Our faculty bring real-world surgical experience, and our Earth City campus offers advanced labs that simulate modern operating rooms. You’ll gain both the skills and confidence to succeed – whether your goal is to work as a surgical technologist or advance into nursing, surgical assisting, or other medical specialties. We have been training medical students for over 55 years, and Midwest Institute is well-respected within the medical community as an institution that delivers highly trained graduates.
What do Surgical Techs Do?
Surgical Technologists prepare the operating room, including the sterile field, setting up surgical equipment, supplies, and solutions. During surgery, surgical technologists pass instruments, fluids, and supplies to the surgeon and prepare and manage surgical equipment. They simultaneously manage the sterile field and specimens, as well as perform a count of sponges and supplies to prevent foreign retained objects.
*Extern hours are DAY ONLY- No evening externship available.
*All candidates must pass an entrance exam prior to enrollment.
*Midwest Institute is currently seeking Initial Programmatic Accreditation for the Surgical Technology program and has begun this process with its Institutional Accreditor, ABHES. Though the CST is not required for employment in the state of Missouri, some employers may require this credential. The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting Association (NBSTSA) requires that the Surgical Technology Program is Programmatically Accredited in order for students to be eligible to sit for the NBSTSA national Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) examination. Students attending this program will not be eligible for the CST exam until the Initial Programmatic Accreditation process is complete and approval is received by ABHES.
FAQ
- How long is the Surgical Technology program?
Most students complete the Surgical Technologist AAS Degree in 20–24 months, including externship hours.
- Is the program accredited?
Yes, Midwest Institute is institutionally accredited by ABHES and is pursuing programmatic accreditation for CST exam eligibility. - Can I take evening externships?
Extern hours are day only, ensuring students experience authentic O.R. environments - What financial aid options are available?
Eligible students may qualify for FAFSA, Pell Grants, and WIOA funding. - What skills will I learn?
You’ll gain training in sterile technique, instrumentation setup, surgical procedures, patient safety, and team collaboration.
