• Daytime, fulltime—Monday through Friday
• 18 month program offered every January
• Graduate with your Associate of Occupational Science Degree and be eligible to sit for your CST certification exam administered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)
• We offer placement assistance for graduates

Currently accepting applications for the January 2014 session.

• All coursework must be completed with a “C-” or higher from an accredited institution.
• Sentara College does not expire general education courses.
• General education courses are not offered at Sentara College.


General Education Requirements
A minimum of 2 sciences and 2 other classes, not including medical terminology, from the below list of general education courses must be completed to apply.

ALL courses must be completed prior to beginning the Surgical Technology Program in January.

For transcripts reviews, please join us for an Academic Planning and Information Session.

Any foreign transcripts must be evaluated by a NACES approved organization first.
Please click here for information on local college general education equivalents.

* Some Nursing courses can be substituted for the medical terminology requirement.  Please contact Jennie Pond, Admission Recruiter, at jkpond@sentara.com if you have questions.  

Preadmission Testing Requirement
The HOBET (Health Occupations Basic Entrance Test) is required for consideration into the Surgical Technology Program.  For more information about this test and how to prepare for and register please click here.

1. Deadline to apply August 31, 2013.  Submit your application, your college transcripts and the $85 non-refundable administrative processing fee.

2. HOBET test must be completed and submitted by August 31, 2013.

3. Notification that your application and test have been received will be made by September 15, 2013.  If you meet requirements to move onto the interview, the interview date will also be made at that time.

4. Interviews will take place the first week of October 2013. 

5. Decisions will be rendered and applicants will be notified by October 15, 2013.

6. If accepted, the non-refundable class deposit of $100, which will be credited to your tuition the day you start, is due by November 15, 2013.

7. ALL official transcripts for all general education course requirements due by January 1, 2014.  Students will not be allowed to start classes unless the College has official transcripts.

Eligibility Requirements:
Those applicants who attended an accredited (ABHES or CAAHEP) Surgical Technology Program, but did not finish. 

Please note:  All coursework is subject to review and is not guaranteed to transfer.

For full details on Advanced Placement in the Surgical Technology Program please see our Catalog.

• In-state and Out-of-State tuition, fees, and expenses are the same.
• Financial Aid is available for those who qualify.  GI Bill and VA Benefits can also be used.  Please see our Financial Aid page for more information.
• Additional expenses such as uniforms/shoes, textbooks, supplies, parking, immunizations, BLS certification, and hospital ID badge are the responsibility of the student.  Detailed information on these items will be distributed at Registration.

Please note:  Tuition and Fees are subject to change without notice.

Total Program Tuition = $15,545 (48 credits; includes certification exam fee)
Uniform costs = approx. $150
Book costs (new) = $288-393

If you would like to receive an estimate on your total out-of-pocket expenses to attend Sentara College of Health Sciences’ Surgical Technology Program, link to the Net Price Calculator to get started.