Surgical Technology Professional Licensure
If you live outside Idaho and are considering enrolling in an online program that leads to a professional license, we highly recommended that you contact the appropriate state licensing agency in your state or the state where you intend to work to seek the most up-to-date information about state licensure requirements before beginning the program. CEI makes every effort to ensure licensure information is current; however, licensure regulations are frequently revised.
For licensing board contact information, licensure requirements and program approval status, please see below.
A message from the Association of Surgical Technologies:
"AST advocates to pass state laws that address competency by requiring that, in order to be hired to practice surgical technology, the candidate must: (1) graduate from a CAAHEP-accredited surgical technology program; (2) obtain the Certified Surgical Technologist (CST®) credential from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA); and (3) maintain the CST® credential by completing mandatory continuing education (CE) hours. These requirements would apply to new-hires employed on or after the effective date of the law. Federal employees are exempt from the state law." https://www.ast.org/Public_Policy/Legislative_Overview/
Have questions about the Surgical Technology program?
- College of Eastern Idaho does not offer the Surgical Technology degree through an online or distance education means at this time.
| State | Professional Certification/Licensure | Licensure Disclosures |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Association of Surgical Technologists | College of Eastern Idaho has made a determination that its curriculum does not meet the state educational requirements for licensure or certification in this state. Please contact the Office of Online Learning with any questions. |
| Alaska | Association of Surgical Technologists | College of Eastern Idaho has made a determination that its curriculum does not meet the state educational requirements for licensure or certification in this state. Please contact the Office of Online Learning with any questions. |
| Arizona | Association of Surgical Technologists | College of Eastern Idaho has made a determination that its curriculum does not meet the state educational requirements for licensure or certification in this state. Please contact the Office of Online Learning with any questions. |
| Arkansas | Arkansas State Medical Board Association of Surgical Technologists | College of Eastern Idaho has made a determination that its curriculum does not meet the state educational requirements for licensure or certification in this state. Please contact the Office of Online Learning with any questions. |
| California | Association of Surgical Technologists | College of Eastern Idaho has made a determination that its curriculum does not meet the state educational requirements for licensure or certification in this state. Please contact the Office of Online Learning with any questions. |
| Colorado | Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies Association of Surgical Technologists | College of Eastern Idaho has made a determination that its curriculum does not meet the state educational requirements for licensure or certification in this state. Please contact the Office of Online Learning with any questions. |
| Connecticut | Association of Surgical Technologists | College of Eastern Idaho has made a determination that its curriculum does not meet the state educational requirements for licensure or certification in this state. Please contact the Office of Online Learning with any questions. |
| Delaware | Association of Surgical Technologists | College of Eastern Idaho has made a determination that its curriculum does not meet the state educational requirements for licensure or certification in this state. Please contact the Office of Online Learning with any questions. |
| District of Columbia | Association of Surgical Technologists | College of Eastern Idaho has made a determination that its curriculum does not meet the state educational requirements for licensure or certification in this state. Please contact the Office of Online Learning with any questions. |
| Florida | Association of Surgical Technologists | College of Eastern Idaho has made a determination that its curriculum does not meet the state educational requirements for licensure or certification in this state. Please contact the Office of Online Learning with any questions. |
| Georgia | Association of Surgical Technologists | College of Eastern Idaho has made a determination that its curriculum does not meet the state educational requirements for licensure or certification in this state. Please contact the Office of Online Learning with any questions. |
| Hawaii | Association of Surgical Technologists | College of Eastern Idaho has made a determination that its curriculum does not meet the state educational requirements for licensure or certification in this state. Please contact the Office of Online Learning with any questions. |
| Idaho | Idaho Surgical Technologist Certification Requirement (AST) Association of Surgical Technologists | College of Eastern Idaho made a determination that its curriculum meets the state educational requirements for licensure or certification in this state. Please contact the Office of Online Learning with any questions. |
| Illinois | Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation Association of Surgical Technologists | College of Eastern Idaho has made a determination that its curriculum does not meet the state educational requirements for licensure or certification in this state. Please contact the Office of Online Learning with any questions. |
| Indiana | 2023 Indiana Code Association of Surgical Technologists | College of Eastern Idaho has made a determination that its curriculum does not meet the state educational requirements for licensure or certification in this state. Please contact the Office of Online Learning with any questions. |
| Iowa | Association of Surgical Technologists | College of Eastern Idaho has made a determination that its curriculum does not meet the state educational requirements for licensure or certification in this state. Please contact the Office of Online Learning with any questions. |
| Kansas | Association of Surgical Technologists | College of Eastern Idaho has made a determination that its curriculum does not meet the state educational requirements for licensure or certification in this state. Please contact the Office of Online Learning with any questions. |
| Kentucky | Association of Surgical Technologists | College of Eastern Idaho has made a determination that its curriculum does not meet the state educational requirements for licensure or certification in this state. Please contact the Office of Online Learning with any questions. |
| Louisiana | Association of Surgical Technologists | College of Eastern Idaho has made a determination that its curriculum does not meet the state educational requirements for licensure or certification in this state. Please contact the Office of Online Learning with any questions. |
| Maine | Association of Surgical Technologists | College of Eastern Idaho has made a determination that its curriculum does not meet the state educational requirements for licensure or certification in this state. Please contact the Office of Online Learning with any questions. |
| Maryland | Association of Surgical Technologists | College of Eastern Idaho has made a determination that its curriculum does not meet the state educational requirements for licensure or certification in this state. Please contact the Office of Online Learning with any questions. |
| Massachusetts | Commonwealth of Massachusetts Association of Surgical Technologists | College of Eastern Idaho has made a determination that its curriculum does not meet the state educational requirements for licensure or certification in this state. Please contact the Office of Online Learning with any questions. |
| Michigan | Association of Surgical Technologists | College of Eastern Idaho has made a determination that its curriculum does not meet the state educational requirements for licensure or certification in this state. Please contact the Office of Online Learning with any questions. |
| Minnesota | Association of Surgical Technologists | College of Eastern Idaho has made a determination that its curriculum does not meet the state educational requirements for licensure or certification in this state. Please contact the Office of Online Learning with any questions. |
| Mississippi | Association of Surgical Technologists | College of Eastern Idaho has made a determination that its curriculum does not meet the state educational requirements for licensure or certification in this state. Please contact the Office of Online Learning with any questions. |
| Missouri | Association of Surgical Technologists | College of Eastern Idaho has made a determination that its curriculum does not meet the state educational requirements for licensure or certification in this state. Please contact the Office of Online Learning with any questions. |
| Montana | Association of Surgical Technologists | College of Eastern Idaho has made a determination that its curriculum does not meet the state educational requirements for licensure or certification in this state. Please contact the Office of Online Learning with any questions. |
| Nebraska | Association of Surgical Technologists | College of Eastern Idaho has made a determination that its curriculum does not meet the state educational requirements for licensure or certification in this state. Please contact the Office of Online Learning with any questions. |
| Nevada | Nevada Legislature Association of Surgical Technologists | College of Eastern Idaho has made a determination that its curriculum does not meet the state educational requirements for licensure or certification in this state. Please contact the Office of Online Learning with any questions. |
| New Hampshire | Association of Surgical Technologists | College of Eastern Idaho has made a determination that its curriculum does not meet the state educational requirements for licensure or certification in this state. Please contact the Office of Online Learning with any questions. |
| New Jersey | New Jersey Legislature Association of Surgical Technologists | College of Eastern Idaho has made a determination that its curriculum does not meet the state educational requirements for licensure or certification in this state. Please contact the Office of Online Learning with any questions. |
| New Mexico | Association of Surgical Technologists | College of Eastern Idaho has made a determination that its curriculum does not meet the state educational requirements for licensure or certification in this state. Please contact the Office of Online Learning with any questions. |
| New York | The New York State Senate Association of Surgical Technologists | College of Eastern Idaho has made a determination that its curriculum does not meet the state educational requirements for licensure or certification in this state. Please contact the Office of Online Learning with any questions. |
| North Carolina | Association of Surgical Technologists | College of Eastern Idaho has made a determination that its curriculum does not meet the state educational requirements for licensure or certification in this state. Please contact the Office of Online Learning with any questions. |
| North Dakota | North Dakota Board of Nursing Association of Surgical Technologists | College of Eastern Idaho has made a determination that its curriculum does not meet the state educational requirements for licensure or certification in this state. Please contact the Office of Online Learning with any questions. |
| Ohio | Association of Surgical Technologists | College of Eastern Idaho has made a determination that its curriculum does not meet the state educational requirements for licensure or certification in this state. Please contact the Office of Online Learning with any questions. |
| Oklahoma | Association of Surgical Technologists | College of Eastern Idaho has made a determination that its curriculum does not meet the state educational requirements for licensure or certification in this state. Please contact the Office of Online Learning with any questions. |
| Oregon | Oregon State Legislature Association of Surgical Technologists | College of Eastern Idaho has made a determination that its curriculum does not meet the state educational requirements for licensure or certification in this state. Please contact the Office of Online Learning with any questions. |
| Pennsylvania | Association of Surgical Technologists | College of Eastern Idaho has made a determination that its curriculum does not meet the state educational requirements for licensure or certification in this state. Please contact the Office of Online Learning with any questions. |
| Rhode Island | Association of Surgical Technologists | College of Eastern Idaho has made a determination that its curriculum does not meet the state educational requirements for licensure or certification in this state. Please contact the Office of Online Learning with any questions. |
| South Carolina | South Carolina Legislature Association of Surgical Technologists | College of Eastern Idaho has made a determination that its curriculum does not meet the state educational requirements for licensure or certification in this state. Please contact the Office of Online Learning with any questions. |
| South Dakota | Association of Surgical Technologists | College of Eastern Idaho has made a determination that its curriculum does not meet the state educational requirements for licensure or certification in this state. Please contact the Office of Online Learning with any questions. |
| Tennessee | Tennessee State Government Association of Surgical Technologists | College of Eastern Idaho has made a determination that its curriculum does not meet the state educational requirements for licensure or certification in this state. Please contact the Office of Online Learning with any questions. |
| Texas | Texas Constitution and Statutes Association of Surgical Technologists | College of Eastern Idaho has made a determination that its curriculum does not meet the state educational requirements for licensure or certification in this state. Please contact the Office of Online Learning with any questions. |
| Utah | Association of Surgical Technologists | College of Eastern Idaho has made a determination that its curriculum does not meet the state educational requirements for licensure or certification in this state. Please contact the Office of Online Learning with any questions. |
| Vermont | Association of Surgical Technologists | College of Eastern Idaho has made a determination that its curriculum does not meet the state educational requirements for licensure or certification in this state. Please contact the Office of Online Learning with any questions. |
| Virgin Islands | Virgin Islands Board of Nursing | College of Eastern Idaho has made a determination that its curriculum does not meet the state educational requirements for licensure or certification in this state. Please contact the Office of Online Learning with any questions. |
| Virginia | Virginia's Legislative Information System Association of Surgical Technologists | College of Eastern Idaho has made a determination that its curriculum does not meet the state educational requirements for licensure or certification in this state. Please contact the Office of Online Learning with any questions. |
| Washington | Washington State Department of Health Association of Surgical Technologists | College of Eastern Idaho has made a determination that its curriculum does not meet the state educational requirements for licensure or certification in this state. Please contact the Office of Online Learning with any questions. Information updated 9/9/2024 |
| West Virginia | Association of Surgical Technologists | College of Eastern Idaho has made a determination that its curriculum does not meet the state educational requirements for licensure or certification in this state. Please contact the Office of Online Learning with any questions. |
| Wisconsin | Association of Surgical Technologists | College of Eastern Idaho has made a determination that its curriculum does not meet the state educational requirements for licensure or certification in this state. Please contact the Office of Online Learning with any questions. |
| Wyoming | Association of Surgical Technologists | College of Eastern Idaho has made a determination that its curriculum does not meet the state educational requirements for licensure or certification in this state. Please contact the Office of Online Learning with any questions. |