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Surgical Technology


The Surgical Technology program at the Medical Training Institute of New York is designed to provide students with the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains necessary to be employed as an entry-level surgical technologist. The AST Core Curriculum was used as a guideline to facilitate the formation of the surgical technology program curriculum, which includes an on-campus lecture component, an on-campus laboratory component, and an off-campus integrated clinical component.


  • Prepare competent entry-level surgical technologists in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains.


  • Describe and apply principles of healthcare safety, asepsis, ethics, and professionalism while working in the role of a surgical technologist and describe legal responsibilities in the healthcare setting.


  • Demonstrate the appropriate use of surgical instrumentation, equipment, supplies, and technology; and follow established principles and practices for the operating room and other healthcare settings and situations.


  • Utilize critical thinking and interpersonal communication skills to effectively work with patients, family members, community members, colleagues, and other healthcare professionals.


  • Discuss and describe basic principles of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, microbiology, and pharmacology related to patient care; and demonstrate methods used to safely transfer, position, prep, and drape surgical patients.


  • Explain the uses and effects of various anesthetic and pharmacological agents used in the care of surgical patients.


Length of Curriculum: 1240 Clock hours


The 1240 clock hours of Surgical Technology consist of 440 hours of Didactic, 200 hours of Lab, and 600 Clinical Rotation Hours.


Admission Requirement: High school diploma/GED, Entrance Examination



What Are My Career Opportunities as a Surgical Technologist

  • Registered nurse
  • Veterinary technician
  • Medical sales representative
  • Operating room assistant
  • Clinical Coordinator
  • Educator


Surgical Technologist can work in a variety of environments:

  • Hospitals
  • Surgical in-patient departments
  • Surgical out-patient departments
  • Medical Clinics
  • Dental Surgical departments
  • Free-standing urgent care facilities


Preparation for NBSTSA Certification Examinations

  • National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)


MTI of New York will prepare you for your CST Examination by covering the following content areas:


1. Perioperative Care

  • Preoperative Preparation
  • Intraoperative Procedures
  • Postoperative Procedure


2. Ancillary Duties

  • Administrative and Personnel
  • Equipment Sterilization and Maintenance


3. Basic Science

  • Anatomy and Physiology
  • Microbiology
  • Surgical Pharmacology


MTI Provides Job Placement Assistant


FALL 2023


Day, Evening, Weekend

50-64 weeks, 21-35 hrs./week

Fall 2023 Enrollment Open

Tuition Cost: $14,495

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Central Sterile Processing Technician


The Sterile Processing Technician program at Medical Training Institute is designed to provide students with entry-level training that will prepare them to function in the sterile processing and distribution areas of health care facilities. The program provides students with knowledge of surgical instruments, microbiology, medical equipment, surgical terminology, and storage and distribution, as well as the skills required for sterilization and decontamination.


  • Preparing, processing, issuing surgery equipment and checking if they function correctly
  • Regularly conducting inspections for deficiencies in instruments
  • Keeping records of sterilization
  • Performing assembly, maintenance, as well as testing and monitoring sterilization machines
  • Cleaning material after surgery by hand before sterilization


Length of Curriculum: 800 Clock hours


The 800 clock hours of Sterile Processing Technician consist of 200 hours of Didactic, 200 hours of Lab, and 400 Clinical Rotation Hours.


Admission Requirement: High school diploma/GED, Entrance Examination


Sterile Processing Technicians can work in a variety of environments:

  • Hospitals
  • Postsecondary education institutes
  • Doctors’ offices
  • Dentists’ offices
  • Outpatient care centers


Preparation for International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM) Certification Examinations

  • Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) credential 


Preparation for NBSTSA Certification Examinations

  • National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)


MTI of New York will prepare you for your CRCST Examination by covering the following content areas:

  • Cleaning, Decontamination & Disinfection
  • Preparation & Packaging
  • Sterilization Process
  • Patient Care Equipment
  • Sterile Storage & Inventory Management
  • Documentation & Record Maintenance
  • Customer Relations



MTI Provides Job Placement Assistant


FALL 2023


Day, Evening, Weekend

23-40 weeks, 20-35 hrs./week

Fall 2023 Enrollment Open


Tuition Cost: $8,650

  • Certificate


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