60 SEMESTER CREDITS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION
Effective for Students Enrolled Fall 2026 and After: The Surgical Technology program at Berkeley College is currently not accredited by any programmatic accrediting agency for Surgical Technology education.
Berkeley College is seeking programmatic accreditation; however, there is no guarantee that accreditation will be granted or achieved within a specific timeframe.
Applicants should understand that graduating from a non-accredited Surgical Technology program may affect eligibility for certain certifications and employment opportunities and that some employers and credentialing organizations may require graduation from an accredited Surgical Technology program.
Students are encouraged to review certification eligibility requirements and employment expectations within the state(s) where they intend to seek employment.
New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Idaho, Indiana, Massachusetts, Nevada, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia require individuals to earn the CST-credential before becoming eligible for employment. The College has not made a determination with respect to certification requirements of other states.
This program requires students to take and pass the Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers - BLS (AHA) exam.
For additional information regarding this program, please visit https://berkeleycollege.edu/academics/undergraduate-degrees/surgical-tech-program/index.html