Earn your degree in as few as 96 weeks
At Brookline College’s Tucson campus, the Surgical Technology program prepares you to step confidently into the operating room as a trusted member of the surgical team. Through an accredited, career-focused curriculum, you’ll build a strong foundation in essential healthcare principles, such as anatomy and physiology, aseptic technique, patient safety, hospital organization, and the legal and ethical responsibilities of surgical care, all while learning the core functions of a Surgical Technologist. Instruction takes place in modern simulation labs equipped with current surgical technology, where experienced faculty guide you through hands-on skill development. To bring learning full circle, the program includes a supervised externship that places you in real surgical settings, allowing you to apply your training alongside healthcare professionals. By graduation, you’ll be prepared for entry-level employment in surgical environments and supported in completing a nationally recognized certification exam during your externship course, though certification is not required to graduate.
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At Brookline College’s Tucson campus, coursework emphasizes understanding the role of the Surgical Technologist within the operating room while reinforcing best practices in patient safety and surgical support. A supervised externship is an integral part of the program, allowing you to transition from classroom learning to real-world surgical experience alongside healthcare professionals.
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Brookline College’s Tucson campus offers a supportive, purpose-built environment where Surgical Technology students can focus, practice, and prepare for the realities of the operating room. You’ll train in modern classrooms and simulation labs designed to reflect real surgical settings, helping you build confidence before stepping into clinical environments. Dedicated computer labs and a campus library provide quiet spaces for study and review, while student common areas offer room to connect with classmates and recharge between courses. Located in a vibrant area of Tucson, the campus combines easy access, ample parking, and a welcoming atmosphere with proximity to healthcare facilities throughout the region, connecting your education to opportunities across Southern Arizona and beyond.
The Surgical Technology program in Tucson 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.
Brookline College’s Tucson campus is located in a central, easily accessible area of Tucson, and well positioned for students commuting from across the city, offering easy access from major roadways. Just minutes from Downtown Tucson, the campus places you close to the city’s vibrant mix of restaurants, entertainment venues, and cultural attractions that reflect the region’s relaxed Southwestern lifestyle. When you’re not in class, you can explore nearby districts on foot or take advantage of the Sun Link Tucson Streetcar, which connects all six downtown districts and makes getting around the city simple and convenient.
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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).
