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The student may elect to extend the program over three academic years by concentrating on general education courses during the first year and surgical technology professional courses during the remaining two years. The surgical technology professional course sequence begins every fall, with courses taken in a prescribed order. 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The academic emphasis, in addition to consistent exposure to the surgical environment, will provide you with a strong foundation in your career as a surgical technologist.\n\nThe Surgical Technology course sequence begins every fall, but you may start general education classes during other semesters. 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Below are the pass rates for University of Saint Francis graduates on the National Examination for the Certified Surgical Technologist offered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.\n\nClass of 2016 - 100% pass rate\nClass of 2015 - 100% pass rate\nClass of 2014 - 100% pass rate\nClass of 2013 - 100% pass rate\nClass of 2012 - 100% pass rate\n\nGRADUATE PLACEMENT\n\nSurgical Technologists are in great demand in northeastern Indiana and University of Saint Francis graduates are actively recruited by local employers.  The statistics below indicate the percentage of graduates who accepted positions as Certified Surgical Technologists or in a related field within one year of graduation.\n\nClass of 2016 - 100% employed\nClass of 2015 - 85% employed\nClass of 2014 - 100% employed\nClass of 2013 - 100% employed\nClass of 2012 -  92% employed"}}