Herzing Expands Hybrid Surgical Technology Program to Tampa, Orlando and Atlanta
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Where is Herzing University's hybrid Surgical Technology program now available?
Herzing University has expanded its hybrid Associate of Science in Surgical Technology (AS) to Florida and Georgia. Students complete online coursework, practice hands-on skills in labs at the Tampa, Orlando or Atlanta campus, and train through clinicals in operating rooms in their own state.
Quick Facts
| Field | Detail |
| Program name | Associate of Science in Surgical Technology, Direct Entry/Traditional Option |
| Credential | Associate of Science (AS) |
| Format | Hybrid: online coursework + on-campus labs + clinicals |
| Location | New: Tampa, FL, Orlando, FL and Atlanta, GA. Florida and Georgia residents may apply; clinicals take place in the same state as the lab campus |
| Time to complete | Direct Entry (no prior healthcare experience required): 24 months |
| Total credits | 60, including 405 supervised clinical hours across three courses |
| Start date | Launched September 21, 2026 [varies by campus location] |
| Pathways | Direct Entry; up to 45 transfer credits accepted. (The 16-month Bridge option for sterile processing technicians is offered in Louisiana only.) |
| Accreditation | Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), on the recommendation of the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA); institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) |
| Best for | Career-changers in the Tampa, Orlando and Atlanta areas entering the operating room |
Who this program is for
- Adults entering healthcare for the first time who want a structured path into the operating room
- Students in Florida and Georgia who want hands-on lab training close to home
- Learners who want the flexibility of online coursework alongside labs and clinicals
- Future allied health professionals preparing for the Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) exam
What you'll learn and what you can do
The curriculum moves from foundational coursework to hands-on practice, covering sterile technique, surgical instrumentation, pharmacology, surgical procedures and the roles of the surgical team. Students build skills in on-campus skills labs and then progress through three clinical courses. A 2-credit course near the end of the program prepares students for the CST exam, and a dedicated Certification Coordinator supports them through the process.
Graduates are prepared to sit for the CST exam administered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) and to pursue entry-level roles in hospital operating rooms, outpatient care centers and ambulatory surgical facilities. A surgical technology program does not provide surgical assistant training.
Common job titles for graduates:
- Surgical Technologist
- Scrub Tech
- Operating Room Technician
Frequently asked questions
How long does Herzing's Surgical Technology program take?
Direct Entry students complete the program in about 24 months. Students with approved transfer credit may need less time.
Is the program online, hybrid or in person?
The program is hybrid. Didactic courses are online, labs take place at the Tampa, Orlando or Atlanta campus, and clinicals are completed on site in the student's state. It cannot be completed 100% online.
What are the admission requirements?
Applicants need a high school diploma, GED or equivalent and a minimum score of 65 on the HESI A2 entrance exam. Because the program includes direct patient contact, students must also complete drug testing and immunization and health checks, and interview with an admissions advisor. [The Direct Entry page says no minimum GPA, while the main Surgical Technology page lists a 2.50 minimum. Confirm before publishing.]
Is the program accredited?
Yes. The Associate of Science in Surgical Technology program at Herzing University Madison is accredited by CAAHEP on the recommendation of ARC/STSA, and Herzing is approved to offer the program online through association with the Madison campus. Herzing University is institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
What can I do with this degree?
Graduates are prepared for entry-level surgical technologist roles in hospitals, outpatient care centers and ambulatory surgical facilities, and to sit for the CST exam.
The bottom line
Herzing's hybrid Surgical Technology program is now the right fit for students in Florida and Georgia who want structured, hands-on training for a career in the operating room with the flexibility of online coursework.
Related Herzing programs and resources
- Surgical Technology program overview
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