Surgical Technologist / Virginia
2026 data Virginia board official source

Virginia Surgical Technologist License Requirements

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What the state board actually requires: fees, renewal cycle, and requirements from official records.

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Assists in surgical operations under the supervision of surgeons.

What the Virginia data shows for Surgical Technologists

Virginia 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 Virginia'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 Virginia, so the annualized maintenance burden is lower than in states that mandate ongoing hours.

Virginia 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 · Virginia

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 Virginia

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 Virginia licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Surgical Technologist in Virginia? ▼
Virginia requires 1000 education/training hours, passing an exam, and an initial fee of $100. A criminal background check is also required.
How do I get certified as a Surgical Technologist in Virginia? ▼
To become a licensed surgical technologist in Virginia, you must meet the state's requirements including 1000 hours of education. You must also pass the required examination. Contact the Virginia licensing board to verify current requirements.
Can I transfer my Surgical Technologist license to Virginia from another state? ▼
Virginia evaluates out-of-state surgical technologist licenses on a case-by-case basis. Many professions are covered by interstate licensing compacts that facilitate portability. Contact the Virginia licensing board for specific reciprocity details.
Does Virginia require a background check for Surgical Technologist licensing? ▼
Background screening is part of the surgical technologist licensing process in Virginia. The state licensing board determines which offenses disqualify an applicant and how appeals are handled.

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Surgical Technologist in Virginia 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 Virginia 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.