Surgical Technologists usually work in hospitals, day surgery clinics and other health care settings. Under direct supervision, the surgical technologists are members of the operating room team that most commonly includes surgeons, anesthesiologists, and circulating nurses. Before an operation, surgical technologists help prepare the operating room by setting up surgical instruments and equipment, sterile drapes, and sterile solutions. They assemble both sterile and non-sterile equipment, as well as adjust and check to ensure all equipment is working properly.
This course will cover the surgical technologist's role beginning from pre-op preparation, during the operative procedure and finish with post-operative room break down.
After completing this program, learners will be able to:
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American Allied Health (AAH) Surgical Technologist Certification |
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National Workforce Career Association (NWCA) Surgical Technologist (STC) |
Disclaimer: This Surgical Technologist program is not an associate degree and/or Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) - approved program, which requires a 1 to 2-year associate degree credit program. However, there are multiple employment opportunities for students in the following job titles including but not limited to:
Surgical Technician (ST)
Operating Room Assistant (ORA)
Surgical Scrub Technician (SST)
Peri-Operative Assistant (POA)
Endoscopy Technician (ET)
Prospective students are advised that CCI cannot guarantee that any particular employer will require or accept any certification for employment purposes. Prior to enrolling, students should determine whether certification is needed or sufficient for the type of employment they are seeking.
Regardless if you elect to pursue national certification or not, if you enroll and successfully complete this program, assuming you pass a background check and drug screen, you will have guaranteed access to our Ready to Work (RTW) Job and Externship Placement services. All students who successfully complete this program (and pass a background check and drug screen) will have access to the RTW Externship or Job placement services at no additional cost.