ABHES-accredited certificate at the ACHT Riverside campus — real operating room labs, clinical practicum, and CST exam prep. Career-ready in about 9 months. Federal aid + GI Bill® accepted.
Riverside Campus
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Riverside Campus
Our Riverside campus offers modern OR simulation labs, sterile technique training rooms, and small class sizes that prepare you for real surgical technologist work. Located off the 91 freeway with free parking, you'll learn from instructors with experience in local hospitals and surgical centers.
Why ACHT
Accreditation by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools ensures rigorous, employer-respected training standards.
Resume workshops, mock interviews, and Graduate Placement Assistance with local Riverside healthcare employers.
Flexible online coursework combined with in-person hands-on labs at the Riverside campus — built for working students.
Curriculum
Five core areas that make graduates career-ready from day one — capped by a clinical practicum in real operating room settings.
Body systems, terminology, and the surgical foundation every technologist needs.
Preparing ORs, sterile technique, surgical instrument handling, patient positioning.
Hands-on experience in real hospitals and surgical centers.
Specimen handling, sterile processing, and infection control.
Documentation, workflow in surgical departments, and patient safety protocols.
Supervised clinical experience at partner hospitals and surgical centers across Riverside County.
Admissions
Most students complete admissions in under a week. Our Riverside advisors guide you through every step.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Several aid programs are available for those who qualify. Contact the Riverside campus for the most current tuition figures and a personalized estimate.
Our Credentials
A proven track record in California surgical technology education.
FAQ
It's a hybrid training program combining online coursework, on-campus labs, and clinical practicum to prepare students for surgical technologist roles.
The program length includes structured coursework and clinical practicum to provide comprehensive operative support training; specific weeks/hours are provided during admissions.
No. It's a hybrid program with online learning, interactive coursework, on-campus lab sessions, and clinical practicum. Students interested in flexible learning options can also explore our surgical tech training online to learn more about available training formats.
Graduates receive a Surgical Technology Certificate from ACHT./p>
Yes. The program includes supervised clinical practicum experiences in real operating room environments.
Request information or schedule a campus tour today. Speak with an advisor about start dates, tuition, and financial aid for the Surgical Technology program.
Riverside Campus
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