The Gwinnett Tech Surgical Technology program provides an opportunity for an exciting career behind the doors of the operating room. Our program provides preparation for a career in this field with well-rounded core and technical courses.
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Study disciplines related to delivering protection and healthcare to communities and animals through the application of science, engineering, mathematics and technology.
Central Sterile Supply Processing and Endoscope Reprocessing Technician
About the Program
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Take the first step towards a career in Surgical Technology and apply for next semester! Important dates and deadlines are listed to get you started and if you are looking for ways to pay for your education, explore our scholarships for this program. You can also learn about our faculty and clubs and organizations to join.
Interested in learning more about this program? Attend one of our monthly information sessions to talk with faculty and learn more about the program and clinical experiences.
Certification Success
Our students consistently outperform international averages on certification exams:
- Central Sterile Processing: 86% pass rate (vs. 63% international average) Certifications: CRCST or CSPDT
- Endoscope Reprocessing: 89% pass rate (vs. 62% international average) Certifications: CER or CFER
Interested in learning more about this program? Attend one of our monthly information sessions to talk with faculty and learn more about the program.
More Info…
Take the first step towards a career in Surgical Technology and apply for next semester! Important dates and deadlines are listed to get you started and if you are looking for ways to pay for your education, explore our scholarships for this program. You can also learn about our faculty and clubs and organizations to join.
Tell me more about this program.
Central Sterile Processing Program currently has an 82% average pass rate since 2018, on the international certification exam, which is well above the international average of 64% pass rate for the same time period. Passing the certification exam earns you either the title of Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT).
Gwinnett Tech’s Central Sterile Processing Program currently offers one Hope Career Grant. HOPE Career Grants provide free tuition assistance toward educational costs for eligible students enrolled in an approved designated program of study. Students must be eligible for and receiving, the HOPE Grant or Zell Miller Grant to be awarded the HOPE Career Grant. It provides assistance with educational costs that are not covered by the HOPE or Zell Miller Grants.
View the Central Processing Technician Certificate Program Fact Sheet for additional information.
How much will it cost?
Gwinnett Tech offers affordability at $107 per credit hour + fees. Great opportunities for scholarships and financial aid with HOPE Grant, HOPE scholarship, HOPE Career Grants and more!
| Name | Organization |
|---|---|
| Ciarra Cuthbertson | Gwinnett Tech |
| Erin Baggett | Gwinnett Tech |
| Jennifer Behlmann | Gwinnett Tech |
| Julie Bracken | Northside Hospital Gwinnett |
| Travis Burns | Merge World Atlanta |
| Dustin Cain, CST | Northside Hospital Atlanta |
| Emma Caldwell, CST | Northside Hospital Forsyth |
| Ryan Cheek | Gwinnett Tech |
| Densley Coke | Northside Hospital Forsyth |
| Amanda Drawhorn, CST | Northside Hospital Duluth |
| Susan Feltmann | Gwinnett Tech |
| D. Lynn Godfrey | Sightpath Medical |
| Cazaria Ford | Arthur M. Blank Hospital |
| Jennifer Ilama, CST | Northside Hospital Atlanta |
| Jon Kearns, RN | Piedmont Eastside Medical Ctr |
| Tanya Lewis | Wellstar North Fulton Hospital |
| Chyna Lyons, CST | Northside Hospital Atlanta |
| TC Parker | Gwinnett Tech |
| Alyssa Cook | Gwinnett Tech |
| Glenda Salmeron, CST | Northside Hospital Gwinnett |
| Jody Skolds | Northside Hospital Duluth |
| Dorothy Spratlin | Grady Hospital |
| Earl Stephenson, MD, DDS | Private practice |
| Michael Willman, DO | Carlin Vision |
*ST programs must appoint a Credentialed Practicing Surgical Technologist; SA programs must appoint a Credentialed Practicing Surgical Assistant.
**Either the employer, physician or practicing surgical technologist (for surgical technology programs)/practicing surgical assistant (for surgical assisting programs) must be employed by one of the program’s clinical sites.