Surgical Technologist / Indiana
2026 data Indiana board official source

Indiana Surgical Technologist License Requirements

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State-board requirements, fees, and renewal cycle drawn from official regulator records.

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Assists in surgical operations under the supervision of surgeons.

What the Indiana data shows for Surgical Technologists

Indiana's path to surgical technologist licensure runs through 1,000 hours of approved instruction and a passing score on a state-approved exam, plus a criminal history screening. Indiana folds the credential into its broader occupational licensing statute, which classifies the training track as "Certificate/Degree".

The initial price tag is $100 every 2 years. Indiana doesn't require continuing education for this license, so upkeep costs stay confined to the renewal fee itself.

There's no published reciprocity list here - Indiana reviews out-of-state credentials individually.

Licensing Ease Score

D
Licensing Ease Score
47/100
Surgical Technologist · Indiana

A higher score means this specific license is LESS burdensome to obtain and maintain here than the national requirement corpus, based on education hours, fees, continuing education, and experience requirements, not an overall judgment of the profession or the state.

Education & Training D
1,000 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee C-
$100
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden N/A
N/A
Renewal fee annualized over the renewal cycle
Continuing Education N/A
N/A
Continuing-education hours annualized over the renewal cycle
Experience Required N/A
N/A
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in Indiana

Education / Training Hours
Certificate/Degree
1,000 hours
Exam Requirement
Required
Initial License Fee
$100
Renewal Fee
N/A
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
Not required
Criminal History Check
Required

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Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with Indiana licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Surgical Technologist in Indiana? ▼
In Indiana, the license path calls for 1000 education/training hours, a passing exam score, and a $100 initial fee. A criminal background check is required as well.
How do I get certified as a Surgical Technologist in Indiana? ▼
To become a licensed surgical technologist in Indiana, you must meet the state's requirements including 1000 hours of education. You must also pass the required examination. Contact the Indiana licensing board to verify current requirements.
Can I transfer my Surgical Technologist license to Indiana from another state? ▼
There's no published blanket reciprocity rule for surgical technologists in Indiana - applications from other states are reviewed individually. Interstate licensing compacts cover many occupations and may still apply. Reach out to the Indiana licensing board for the current process.
Does Indiana require a background check for Surgical Technologist licensing? ▼
Indiana does require a background check before issuing a surgical technologist license. What counts as disqualifying, and how it's reviewed, is up to the state licensing board.

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Surgical Technologist in Indiana is one requirement row in a surgical technologist-wide, 50-state comparison.

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Indiana licensing board before making career decisions.

Source: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice License to Work (3rd Ed.), state licensing board websites

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Institute for Justice, the PlainCredential comparison corpus (current as of May 15, 2026) maps 4,947 state licensing requirement records; see the methodology.

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