Apply now to earn your Surgical Technology AOS degree at our Riverside campus.
Work alongside surgeons in the operating room. Enrolling now for the next class. Federal aid + GI Bill® accepted.
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From simulation lab to the operating room
Full OR simulation
Surgical lights, sterile field, real instruments.
Master sterile technique
Scrubbing, gowning, gloving, and draping.
Real hospital rotations
500 hours in operating rooms with surgeons.
Inside the Surgical Technology program
Why students choose our Riverside Campus (Surgical Technology)
Four reasons students choose ACH for Surgical Technology.
Associate degree, not just a diploma
Earn an AOS degree — a higher credential that supports long-term career advancement in the OR.
National certification to graduate
Passing the NBSTSA CST exam is a graduation requirement, so you finish with the credential employers expect.
All-CST faculty
Every Surgical Technology instructor holds CST certification and brings real operating-room experience to the classroom.
Real hospital clinical rotations
Your training includes about 500 hours of supervised clinical rotations in real operating rooms.
Multiple ways to pay
Every Surgical Technology applicant is screened for federal aid, VA benefits, and workforce funding. Our Financial Aid Office reviews your options with you one-on-one.
Federal Aid (FAFSA)
Title IV federal financial aid. We help you complete the FAFSA at no cost.
VA / GI Bill®
Approved by the California State Approving Agency for Veterans Education. DOD Tuition Assistance also accepted.
Workforce Funding (WIB / WIOA)
Students referred by local Workforce agencies may receive reduced or fully-funded tuition. Ask admissions if you qualify.
Other paths
Worker's Compensation, Trade Adjustment Assistance, and periodic payment plans available.
From form to first day in 4 steps
Most students who submit the form today are in the next class. Here's the path:
Submit the form
Name and phone — takes 60 seconds.
Admissions call
An advisor follows up. Questions, start dates, funding eligibility.
Tour the campus
See the labs and meet faculty before enrolling.
Enroll & start
Sign agreement, finalize funding, arrive Day 1.
Learn from CST-certified Surgical Technology faculty
Mirwais Khoram, M.D., CST
Surgical Technology Program Director (Riverside)
Medical training; CST — NBSTSA
The Surgical Technology program is led by Program Director Mirwais Khoram, M.D., CST, with a full faculty of Certified Surgical Technologists (CST) — David Camarena, Som Ganguly, Pricilla Zaragoza, and Stephen Willis — each bringing real operating-room experience.
Riverside Campus (Surgical Technology)
Campus details
Designation: Main
Address: 4181 Flatrock Drive, Suite 100, Riverside, CA 92505
Phone: (888) 430-4224
VA approved: California State Approving Agency for Veterans Education
WIB partnership: Yes — eligible students may receive reduced tuition via WIB / WIOA partner agencies
What's on site
- Operating-room simulation lab
- Surgical lights and operating tables
- Full surgical instrument sets
- Autoclave and sterilization equipment
- Electrosurgical units
- CPR / AED training equipment (required on campus)
Enrollment questions
When does the next class start?
Classes start regularly at the Riverside campus. Submit the form to get the next confirmed start date from admissions.
How long is the program?
The Surgical Technology AOS degree is 1,746 clock hours, completed in about 18 months (78 weeks).
Is the CST exam required to graduate?
Yes — passing a national certification exam (CST through NBSTSA) is a graduation requirement at ACH.
What are the admission requirements?
In addition to a high school diploma/GED, an interview, and a campus tour, applicants must pass the Wonderlic SLE admissions test with a minimum score of 18 and a background check for clinical placement.
How can I pay for the program?
Federal aid (FAFSA), GI Bill®, WIB / WIOA funding, and payment plans are available for eligible students. Contact admissions for current tuition information.
Ready to enroll at Riverside?
Submit the form and an admissions advisor will follow up during business hours.
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