Surgical Technologist / Ohio
2026 data Ohio board official source

Ohio 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 Ohio data shows for Surgical Technologists

Ohio sets the entry bar for surgical technologists at 1,000 training hours and a passing score on a state-approved exam. A background check is a standard part of the process. The credential is administered under Ohio's licensing regime, which classifies the training track as "Certificate/Degree".

Budget $100 to get started on a 2-year cycle. Continuing education is not a listed requirement for this profession in Ohio, so the annualized maintenance burden is lower than in states that mandate ongoing hours.

Ohio evaluates out-of-state credentials case-by-case rather than through a published reciprocity list.

Licensing Ease Score

D
Licensing Ease Score
47/100
Surgical Technologist · Ohio

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 Ohio

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 Ohio licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Surgical Technologist in Ohio? ▼
Ohio's requirements cover 1000 hours of education or training, a state exam, and an initial fee of $100. Applicants also go through a criminal background check.
How do I get certified as a Surgical Technologist in Ohio? ▼
To become a licensed surgical technologist in Ohio, you must meet the state's requirements including 1000 hours of education. You must also pass the required examination. Contact the Ohio licensing board to verify current requirements.
Can I transfer my Surgical Technologist license to Ohio from another state? ▼
Ohio doesn't publish a standing reciprocity policy for surgical technologists; each out-of-state application is reviewed on its own merits. Some professions fall under interstate compacts that ease portability regardless. The Ohio licensing board can confirm what applies to your case.
Does Ohio require a background check for Surgical Technologist licensing? ▼
Yes, Ohio requires a criminal background check as part of the surgical technologist licensing process. Disqualifying offenses and review criteria are determined by the state licensing board.

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Surgical Technologist in Ohio 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 Ohio 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.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.