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Procedure

Step – 1 Course

1. Before Applying for a Surgical Technician License, begin by completing a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
2. These programs are typically offered by colleges, universities, and medical schools.
3. Complete the surgical technology program, which includes both classroom instruction and clinical training in surgical settings.
4. The program will prepare one with the necessary skills and knowledge for the role.

Step – 2 License

1. After completing the course successfully, the applicant has to get a license from the respective colleges or the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned branch officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. All applications are processed within a reasonable time, having regard to the particular circumstances of each application, including the completeness of information and documents submitted to the authority by the applicant.
10. The authority may seek additional information from an applicant if this is necessary to assess the application. The authority does not need to deal further with an application until the applicant has provided this additional information.
11. Once the process is completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
12. The applicant will get the technician license through the mail.
13. This entire process can be completed within 30 - 40 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• Proof of identity (Birth Certificate, driving license, etc)
• Address proof – (Driving license, passbook, utility bill, etc)
• Fee receipt
• Transcripts and Education Documents
• Examination result
• Criminal Background Check document
• Passport-Sized Photograph
• Letters of Recommendation
• Any other documents (if required)

Office Locations & Contacts

U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
Hubert H. Humphrey Building
200 Independence Avenue, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20201
Toll-Free Call Center: 1-877-696-6775
Contact link link
Regional Office link
State Medical Board link

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for a surgical technician license in the United States, one must typically meet the following requirements:

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Complete a surgical technology program that is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).
• Pass a state-approved exam, such as the Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) exam from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 30 - 40 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name
• Address
• Contact number
• Email ID
• Mailing address
• School details
• Citizenship identity number
• Education qualification
• Work experience
• Examination result
• Declaration
• Date
• Signature

Need for the Document

• A surgical technician license in the United States is a credential that allows a person to work as a surgical technician. Surgical technicians are healthcare professionals who assist surgeons during surgery.
• They help to prepare the operating room, set up the surgical instruments, and drape the patient. Surgical technicians also help to pass instruments and supplies to the surgeon during surgery, and they may also help to perform some basic surgical tasks.

Information which might help

• Surgical technician licenses are important for ensuring the safety and quality of surgical care. By requiring surgical technicians to meet certain standards, licensing programs help to protect patients from harm.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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Others

• In the United States, a Surgical Technician License typically refers to a credential that allows individuals to work as surgical technologists or surgical technicians in healthcare settings, particularly in surgical and operating room environments. Surgical technologists play a crucial role in assisting surgeons and other medical professionals during surgical procedures.