Program Contact
Application Dates
— Application Closes 08/13/26 —
- Basic Application: Must be submitted by the deadline shown above, and program assessment must be completed no later than 1 week after the application close date. If selected...
- Supplimental Application: You will be notified via e-mail with instructions and deadlines to complete your application.
Program Summary
When Can I Start
(See Application Dates below)Credits
35 Credit Hours
Time to Complete
12 Months
- 24hrs/wk (classroom)
- 40hrs/wk (clinicals)
Training Locations
Main Campus
Adult Student Costs | $4,040*
*Estimated: Includes Tuition, Fees and Course Materials. Some elective courses may have additional fees and/or materials that are not calculated in this summary.
High School Costs | $755
Tuition is free for high school students, however there are fees and materials that they may be responsible for at the beginning or during the program
- NOTE: Textbook and material costs are based on Davis Tech’s bookstore prices at the time of publication and are subject to change. There are no charges associated with personal data collection and processes or verification of student identity.
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Program / Admission Details
Students in the Surgical Technology program apply their skills to become allied health professionals who deliver patient care in the surgical suite. Surgical technologists ensure the operating room environment is safe, the equipment functions properly, and the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. They assist surgeons and anticipate the needs of the patient and surgeon during surgical procedure. Surgical technologists are the surgical team’s experts in aseptic technique. After completing required classroom and lab hours, the student must complete a clinical externship in an operating room. Externships are generally unpaid unless the student is sponsored by a facility. Students completing this program are required to take the Tech in Surgery – TS-C (NCCT) Exam.
Davis Technical College is accredited by The Council on Occupational Education and is a National Center for Competency Testing facility. Information regarding NCCT can be obtained at:
National Center for Competency Testing
7007 College Blvd., Ste. 385
Overland Park, KS 66211
800-875-4404
www.ncctinc.com
This program is open to qualified high school and adult students who meet the following program requirements:
High School Students
- Students must be in the second semester of senior year AND 18 years old on or before March 1st of the current school year.
- Preferred Qualifications
- Cumulative 3.0 GPA
- Completion of Math 2 and English 2 with a B or higher
Adult Students
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent
All Applicants
- Contact/Meet with the Health Program Advisor, 801-593-2362
- Complete a Basic and Supplemental Application by the prescribed deadlines
- Complete program placement assessments (next tab)
- Provide documented prior work experience or education in health care that is directly patient care related, such as nursing assistant, medical assistant, emergency medical technician, phlebotomist, veterinary technician, or central processing/sterile processing technician
- If you are uncertain whether your job qualifies as direct patient care experience, contact the Health Professions Advisor for clarification
- Current CNA certification is required for applicants who DO NOT have healthcare experience
If you have questions about the admission requirements, program, or application process, contact the Health Professions Advisor, 801-593-2362.
Post-Admission Requirements
Students accepted into the Surgical Technology Program, must meet the following requirements:
- Take and pass a 10-panel urine drug screen
- NOTE: The use of any non-federally regulated drug will result in a failed drug screen. The use of medical cannabis is not legal under federal law, and marijuana cards will not be recognized.
- Complete and pass a federal criminal background check
- Complete a physical exam performed by a physician and provide documentation
- Documentation of all required vaccinations
- Documentation of current Basic Life Support certification
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (preferred). This course is offered through Davis Tech and ECOE
The following tests are required for this program:
- Accuplacer Next Generation Reading – Level 3 (260+)
Practice Reading Test
NOTE: All applicants are required to take the reading assessment exam. - Accuplacer Next Generation Math (Arithmetic) – Level 1 (240+) Practice Math Test
Previous high school and/or college transcripts may waive some or all of the admission requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable in most cases.
To be considered for a potential assessment waiver:
- High school applicants will have their high school transcript reviewed; in addition, they may also submit their ACT/SAT scores
- Adult applicants may submit unofficial high school transcripts, if courses were taken in the last three years; unofficial college transcripts from a regionally accredited institution; or ACT/SAT scores, if taken within the last 3 years
- Applicants with a Davis Tech Certificate of Completion at an equivalent assessment level or higher
- Applicants with an associate degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution may submit a copy of their unofficial transcript of conferred degree
Documentation must be uploaded for an assessment waiver with program application or can be emailed to admissions@davistech.edu for review.
- Davis Technical College Credentials
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- Davis Technical College Certificate of Program Completion
- Available Licensing/Certifications
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- Tech in Surgery - TS-C (NCCT)
Following the completion of this Davis Tech program and after being admitted to the partner institution, your Davis Tech certificate of completion will be converted to as many as 30 credit hours toward an Associate of Applied Science at any Utah colleges and universities. Additional information can be found here.
Application Dates
Application closes Thu, Aug 13, 2026. Program assessments must be completed by Thu, Aug 20, 2026
Classroom Hours
- 8am-11am
- 12pm-3pm
- 8am-11am
- 12pm-3pm
- 8am-11am
- 12pm-3pm
- 8am-11am
- 12pm-3pm
- 8am-11am
- 12pm-3pm
Program Faculty
Faculty information can be found here.