Get certified with hands-on training and externship experience from an accredited institution.
Program Overview
A focused, career-ready credential that prepares you for the operating room and healthcare environments — in just over a year.
Comprehensive clinical & administrative training
Accredited by ABHES
Real-world externship experience
36 weeks · 1,746 clock hours
Certificate of Completion
American College of Healthcare & Technology
Upon successful completion, you'll be awarded the Surgical Technology Certificate — a credential trusted by hospitals, outpatient surgery centers, and surgical teams across California.
Accreditation & Quality
Accreditation isn't just a sticker — it's the difference between a credential employers trust and one they ignore.
Programs meet the rigorous quality standards of the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools.
Healthcare employers across California recognize and recruit ACHT graduates directly.
Accreditation guarantees you're learning current best practices, not outdated material.
Certificate vs Degree
What's the difference? It comes down to time, focus, and how fast you can start working.
Externship
Your externship places you inside real surgical environments — working alongside surgeons, nurses, and surgical techs to apply everything you've learned.
Career Pathways
Your certificate opens doors across California's healthcare industry — in the roles and settings where surgical technologists are most in demand.
For students passionate about procedural medicine, operating room environments, and surgical teamwork, this credential can become the foundation of a meaningful long-term career.
Next Step
If you're looking for a Surgical Technology program certificate pathway that combines degree-level education, operating room preparation, accredited institutional quality, clinical training, and Certified Surgical Technologist career readiness, ACHT offers a strong professional pathway.
Your credential can be more than proof of graduation — it can be the beginning of a career helping surgical teams deliver safe, life-changing patient care every day.
