SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST
(ST)
LengthThe program length for day and evening classes may vary based on the number of scheduled hours per week. Holidays, school closings, and internship schedules may cause the program completion dates to vary as well.
17 Months
ScheduleThe standard classroom schedule is provided here. The clinical internship schedule will vary based on the clinical site. Students must follow their assigned internship schedule, not the AIMS Education class schedule, academic calendar, or the observed holidays and breaks.
Monday - Thursday
9:00am to 2:00pm
FSAFederal student aid is available for those who qualify. Students must submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine their eligibility. Please contact our financial aid department to learn more.
YES
Other Financial AssistanceOther financial assistance may be available for this program (scholarships, training grants, payment plans, etc.). Please contact our financial aid department to learn more.
YES
LengthThe program length for day and evening classes may vary based on the number of scheduled hours per week. Holidays, school closings, and internship schedules may cause the program completion dates to vary as well.
17 Months
ScheduleThe standard classroom schedule is provided here. The clinical internship schedule will vary based on the clinical site. Students must follow their assigned internship schedule, not the AIMS Education class schedule, academic calendar, or the observed holidays and breaks.
Monday - Thursday
9:00am to 2:00pm
FSAFederal student aid is available for those who qualify. Students must submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine their eligibility. Please contact our financial aid department to learn more.
YES
Other Financial AssistanceOther financial assistance may be available for this program (scholarships, training grants, payment plans, etc.). Please contact our financial aid department to learn more.
YES
Professional Licensure Disclosure
AIMS Education has determined that its Surgical Technologist curriculum meets the state educational requirements for licensure or certification in New Jersey. If you live outside of New Jersey or you are planning to seek employment in another state, please review our professional licensure disclosures for more information.
* New Jersey currently has no state licensure requirements for this profession. However, New Jersey law mandates that all surgical technologists must graduate from an accredited program or hold a certified surgical technologist credential from a recognized organization. AIMS graduates meet these requirements.
Upcoming Start Dates
Start Dates | Schedule | Program Length |
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Day Classes October 16, 2023 | Monday - Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. | 17 months |
Evening Classes TBD | Monday - Friday 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. | 17 months |
Additional information regarding the class schedule, program length, internship schedule, and school holidays, is available on the academic calendar page.
Employer Testimonials
Accreditations
The Surgical Technologist program is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).
AIMS Education is institutionally accredited by the Middle State Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA-CESS) and the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).
Graduate Spotlight

Christina Nweme
Immediately after graduating from the Surgical Technologist program, Christina began her new career as a Labor and Delivery Surgical Tech. She's one step closer to her goal of becoming a doctor.