Tuition
Tuition for the 11-month Surgical Technology Program is $8,000.00. Med Tech registration is required for this role. All fees are the responsibility of the student. Application fees and background check fees for 2023 respectfully are $110 and $48.25. The WRI team will provide guidance of the process. All fees are subject to change.
Please see the Workforce Readiness Institute Withdrawal and Refund policies (page 9) for additional information about eligible tuition refunds and applicable fees.
Sponsorship Opportunities Available in Lebanon and Keene:
Individuals interested in sponsorship which may include tuition support and/or a training wage while participating in the program are welcome to apply for sponsorship from the Department of Perioperative Services in Lebanon and our system partner Cheshire Medical Center – Keene. This may include tuition support and/or a training wage while participating in the program. Some additional steps are involved in the application process if you are applying for sponsorship.
Not a Current Employee but Interested in an Opportunity to Start NOW?
If you are not currently a D-H employee but are interested in pursuing this career field and would like to start NOW please reach out to us about current employment opportunities in the Department of Perioperative Services that could lead to fulfilling career building upon a foundation in healthcare.
Financial Aid options through Colby Sawyer: Financial Aid options
Personal Supplies
Trainees are responsible for purchasing any personal supplies needed for the program, including but not limited to:
Text Books
The estimated cost of purchasing books and online resources is $1058.00 if you purchase all new hard-copy text books. You may also choose to purchase used texts, rent texts, or use online texts. The required Cengage Unlimited- MindTap package includes online versions of the four Cengage texts listed below. Elsevier/Evolve text books may be purchased through Elsevier or on other online textbook websites. Students may also choose to purchase additional learning materials during the program to supplement text books and any course material.
| Book Name | Approx. Pricing |
|---|---|
| Cengage | |
| Cengage Unlimited- MindTap (includes online access to the following four Cengage texts) | $199.00 |
| Surgical Technology for the Surgical Technologist 5th Edition | $110.00 (hard-copy) |
| Fundamentals of A&P 4th Edition by Donald C. Rizzo | $127.00 (hard-copy) |
| Medical Terminology for Health Professionals 8th Edition | $140.00 (hard-copy) |
| Microbiology for the Surgical Technologists by Rodriquez ** | $91.00 (hard-copy) |
| Elsevier/Evolve | |
| Pharmacology for Surgical Technologist 3rd Edition can be bought used ISBN 978-1-4377-1002-1 ** | $70.00 |
| Other: (Note: many of the books below can purchased used on Amazon) | |
| Pocket Guide to the Operating Room ISBN 978-0-8036-1226-6 ** | $45.00 |
| Pearson’s Surgical Technology Exam Review ISBN 978-0-13-500048-9 | $90.00 |
| Surgical Mayo Setups ISBN 978-1-111-13818-9 | $113.00 |
| Surgical Instrumentation an Interactive Approach by Renee Nemitz ISBN 9781-4557-0719 | $72.00 |
| Total Book Costs | $1,058.00 |
For complete program information, please see the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Workforce Readiness Institute Student 2023-2024 Handbook and Program Catalog.
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Questions? Contact Us! CST.training@hitchcock.org