Earn your degree in as few as 96 weeks
At Brookline College’s Tempe campus, the Surgical Technology program prepares you to become a confident, capable presence in the operating room. Designed to reflect the realities of surgical care, the program combines hands-on training with real-world clinical exposure so you can develop the skills and professionalism required to support surgeons and safeguard patients during procedures. You’ll learn in modern simulation labs using current surgical technology, guided by experienced faculty who bring operating-room insight into every lesson. A supervised clinical externship further strengthens your readiness, allowing you to experience the Surgical Technologist role firsthand in active healthcare settings. By graduation, you’ll be prepared for entry-level employment as a Surgical Technologist and supported in completing a nationally recognized certification exam during your externship course, though certification is not required to graduate.
Follow these simple steps to start your path toward becoming a Surgical Technologist.
(virtual or in-person)
Begin the enrollment process.
Submit a copy of a government-issued ID and proof of high school diploma/GED.
Submit any previous college transcripts for free evaluation.
(in-person)
Complete FAFSA and Financial Aid appointment.
Begin your scheduled classes.
For a list of all admissions steps and requirements, please visit the college catalog.
The Surgical Technology curriculum at Brookline College’s Tempe campus is designed to prepare you for the precision, pace, and responsibility of the operating room. Through a structured blend of classroom instruction and hands-on learning, you’ll develop the technical knowledge and professional awareness required to support surgical teams effectively. The program also includes a supervised clinical externship, giving you the opportunity to apply your skills in real surgical settings and gain firsthand experience before graduation.
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Designed to reflect the pace and professionalism of today’s healthcare environments, Brookline College’s Tempe campus offers a dynamic setting for Surgical Technology students to learn, practice, and grow. You’ll train in modern classrooms and simulation labs that mirror real operating rooms, supported by an updated campus library and collaborative study spaces that encourage focus and connection. An open quad area provides a welcoming place to recharge between classes, connect with peers, or enjoy Arizona’s year-round sunshine. Located in the heart of Tempe, the campus places you near local dining, coffee shops, and transit options, while remaining well connected to hospitals and surgical facilities throughout the greater Phoenix area, putting both your education and future career within reach.
The Surgical Technology program in Tempe uses a hybrid learning format that blends flexible online coursework with hands-on, in-person training. Online learning allows you to build a strong foundation in key concepts such as anatomy, surgical procedures, instrumentation, and aseptic technique, while also giving you the ability to review and reinforce complex material at your own pace. This coursework is intentionally designed to prepare you for success in the skills lab, ensuring you arrive with the knowledge and terminology needed to fully engage in hands-on practice. By shifting foundational learning online, more time in the lab is dedicated to developing technical skills, helping you maximize real-world training and readiness for the operating room.
In skills labs, you’ll train in environments designed to replicate a functioning operating room, complete with OR tables, surgical lighting, back tables, Mayo stands, instrumentation, and sterile supplies. Using surgical mannequins and task trainers focused on procedural skills, you’ll practice sterile technique, gowning and gloving, instrument handling and passing, patient positioning and prepping, as well as surgical counts and setup. This hands-on approach emphasizes real OR workflow rather than patient assessment, allowing you to build muscle memory, reinforce safety and accuracy, and gain confidence through repeated practice in a controlled, risk-free setting before entering clinical environments.
Conveniently positioned near Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and the Valley Metro Light Rail system, Brookline College’s Tempe campus offers exceptional accessibility for students commuting from across the South, West, and East Valley. Located along South Priest Drive, the campus is well connected to major roadways and public transit, making it easier to balance school with work and daily life. Inside, you’ll find modern classrooms and advanced simulation labs designed to reflect real healthcare environments, giving you the opportunity to train in spaces that mirror the pace, technology, and professionalism of the settings you’ll encounter as you step into your career.
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*These placement rates are based on program-specific and campus-specific data reported to our institutional accreditor(s) in 2024. While the figures shown here are not separately reported to our accreditor, they are derived from those outcomes. For full details by program and campus, please visit our Disclosures page.
*Please note that wage data provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) or other third-party sources may not be an accurate reflection of all areas of the country, may not account for the employees’ years of experience, and may not reflect the wages or outlook of entry-level employees, such as graduates of our program (accessed on 3/17/2026).
