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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.

StateState Licensing Board or DepartmentState Licensing RequirementsNotes
Alabama Meets 
Alaska Meets 
American Samoa Not determined 
Arizona Meets 
Arkansas MeetsThis state offers optional registration/title protection for surgical technologists.
California Meets 
Colorado MeetsThis 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 MeetsIdaho 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 MeetsThis state offers optional registration/title protection for surgical technologists.
Indiana MeetsThis 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 MeetsThis state does have a state law related to the education and certification of surgical technologists.
Michigan Meets 
Minnesota MeetsMinnesota 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 MeetsThis state does have a state law related to the education and certification of surgical technologists.
New Hampshire Meets 
New Jersey MeetsThis state does have a state law related to the education and certification of surgical technologists.
New Mexico Meets 
New York MeetsThis state does have a state law related to the education and certification of surgical technologists.
North Carolina Meets 
North DakotaNorth Dakota Board of NursingMeetsNorth 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 MeetsThis 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 MeetsThis state does have a state law related to the education and certification of surgical technologists.
South Dakota Meets 
Tennessee MeetsThis state does have a state law related to the education and certification of surgical technologists.
Texas MeetsThis 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 MeetsThis state offers optional registration/title protection for surgical technologists.
Washington MeetsThis 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.