Surgical Technology

CNI College’s AOS Surgical Technology Program

The Associate of Occupational Science Degree in Surgical Technology Program uses a blended program delivery and consists of a 1730-hour comprehensive course of study that combines theory and clinical practice. The curriculum is designed to provide qualified individuals an opportunity to acquire the knowledge, attitudes, and skills which will enable them to become safe and competent practitioners of Surgical Technology. To become certified, candidates of the program must successfully complete the examination conducted by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA). Participation of the WBT CST exam is required for graduation. The program prepares students for entry-level positions in a number of health care facilities including hospitals, medical centers, public and private surgical centers. The program includes a mandatory 600 hour Surgical Technology Externship that must be completed prior to graduation.

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Frequently Asked Questions about CNI College

CNI College is accredited by the following accrediting bodies:

  • Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES). 7777 Leesburg Pike, Suite 314; N. Falls Church, VA 22043; Phone: (703) 917-9503; Fax (703) 917-4109; Email: info@abhes.org; www.abhes.org.
  • The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). 1255 Northland Drive, St. Paul, MN 55120; Phone Number: (651) 687-0048, https://www.arrt.org. is approved under ABHES for CNI MRI Graduates to sit for their National Examination.
  • American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT) Programmatic Accreditation; 2444 NW 8th Street Delray Beach, FL; Phone: (561) 450-6880 Fax: (561) 256-5045; Email: armrit@msn.com; www.armrit.org.
  • The Baccalaureate Degree Program in Nursing at CNI College is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). https://www.aacnnursing.org/CCNE.

CNI College also has approvals from the following:

  • Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE). Physical Address: 1747 N. Market Blvd., Suite 225, Sacramento, CA 95834; Mailing Address: P.O. Box 980818, West Sacramento, CA 95798-0818; (888) 370-7589; www.bppe.ca.gov. CNI College is a private institution, approved to operate by the California Department of Consumer Affairs Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education pursuant to California Education Code Section 94302. The department’s approval means that the institution and its operation comply with the standards established under the law for occupational instruction by private postsecondary educational institutions.
  • State of California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT). 2535 Capitol Oaks Drive, Suite 205, Sacramento, CA 95833; Phone: (916) 263-7800 Fax: (916) 263-7857; (888) 370-7589; www.bvnpt.ca.gov.
  • California State Approving Agency for Veterans Education, (CSAAVE) 1227 O Street, Suite 314 Sacramento, CA 95814; Phone: (916) 503-8317; Fax: (916) 653-1035; https://www.calvet.ca.gov/CSAAVE.
  • State of California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) 1747 North Market Blvd, Suite 150, Sacramento, CA 95834; (916) 322-3350 Mailing address: P.O. Box 944210, Sacramento, CA 94244-2100; https://www.rn.ca.gov.
United States Department of Education
  • CNI College is authorized by the U.S. Department of Education for participation in the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants, Federal Pell Grants, and Federal Student Loans.

CNI College offers Financial Aid to those who qualify.

 

FINANCIAL AID ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

To be eligible for federal financial aid, you must be: 1) A citizen of the United States or eligible permanent resident. 2) Enrolled in an eligible program. 3) Making satisfactory academic progress toward graduation. 4) Not in default on a financial aid loan nor owe a refund to a financial aid grant received at any post-secondary college or institution. 5) Registered with the U.S Selective Service (males only) if applicable.

No, no previous experience or degrees are necessary in order to apply! Our BSN curriculum has been designed to provide you all the knowledge and skillsets you need to qualify to become a Registered Nurse.