Surgical Technology
M State's Surgical Technology Program is nationally accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), therefore it is determined that it meets state licensure requirements in all states. Please note, the Certified Surgical Technology (CST) exam is not required in many states, including Minnesota or North Dakota, however an employer may mandate formal education or certification. Students should ask the employer at the time of application for the facility's policy and employment requirements.
| State | State Licensing Board or Department | State Licensing Requirements | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Meets | ||
| Alaska | Meets | ||
| American Samoa | Not determined | ||
| Arizona | Meets | ||
| Arkansas | Meets | This state offers optional registration/title protection for surgical technologists. | |
| California | Meets | ||
| Colorado | Meets | This state requires surgical technologists to register in order to work in the state. | |
| Connecticut | Meets | ||
| Delaware | Meets | ||
| District of Columbia | Not determined | ||
| Florida | Meets | ||
| Georgia | Meets | ||
| Guam | Not determined | ||
| Hawaii | Meets | ||
| Idaho | Meets | Idaho has an administrative rule requiring that surgical technologists (referred to as “operating room technicians”) either complete a CAAHEP-accredited program or satisfy the NBSTSA requirements for CST/certification. | |
| Illinois | Meets | This state offers optional registration/title protection for surgical technologists. | |
| Indiana | Meets | This state does have a state law related to the education and certification of surgical technologists. | |
| Iowa | Meets | ||
| Kansas | Meets | ||
| Kentucky | Meets | ||
| Louisiana | Meets | ||
| Maine | Meets | ||
| Maryland | Meets | ||
| Massachusetts | Meets | This state does have a state law related to the education and certification of surgical technologists. | |
| Michigan | Meets | ||
| Minnesota | Meets | Minnesota does not require formal education, but an employer may mandate formal education or certification. Students should ask the employer at the time of application for the facility's policy and employment requirements. | |
| Mississippi | Meets | ||
| Missouri | Meets | ||
| Montana | Meets | ||
| Nebraska | Meets | ||
| Nevada | Meets | This state does have a state law related to the education and certification of surgical technologists. | |
| New Hampshire | Meets | ||
| New Jersey | Meets | This state does have a state law related to the education and certification of surgical technologists. | |
| New Mexico | Meets | ||
| New York | Meets | This state does have a state law related to the education and certification of surgical technologists. | |
| North Carolina | Meets | ||
| North Dakota | North Dakota Board of Nursing | Meets | North Dakota requires registry with the state board of nursing as an Unlicensed Assistive Personnel. To obtain this registry, students must be a CST or produce transcripts from an accredited program. Certification is not required, but students should check with employers at the time of application for the facility's policy and employment requirements. |
| Northern Mariana Islands | Not determined | ||
| Ohio | Meets | ||
| Oklahoma | Meets | ||
| Oregon | Meets | This state does have a state law related to the education and certification of surgical technologists. | |
| Pennsylvania | Meets | ||
| Puerto Rico | Not determined | ||
| Rhode Island | Meets | ||
| South Carolina | Meets | This state does have a state law related to the education and certification of surgical technologists. | |
| South Dakota | Meets | ||
| Tennessee | Meets | This state does have a state law related to the education and certification of surgical technologists. | |
| Texas | Meets | This state does have a state law related to the education and certification of surgical technologists. | |
| US Virgin Islands | Not determined | ||
| Utah | Meets | ||
| Vermont | Meets | ||
| Virginia | Meets | This state offers optional registration/title protection for surgical technologists. | |
| Washington | Meets | This state requires surgical technologists to register in order to work in the state. | |
| West Virginia | Meets | ||
| Wisconsin | Meets | ||
| Wyoming | Meets |
Disclaimer: The college makes every effort to ensure the information above is current, but please be advised that state laws, regulations and policies may change at any time. It is the responsibility of the student completing the licensure program to check with the licensing board(s) in their state of residence or in the state in which they intend to obtain a license for the most recent information and requirements. M State shall not be held liable if a student is unable to qualify for licensure or certification in any jurisdiction or cannot obtain a practicum/internship location.
