Train as a surgical technologist with hands-on classroom work and extensive clinical experience inside hospitals. Fill out this application packet.
This program prepares you for a career as a surgical technologist, an important member of the surgical team. Surgical Technologists are responsible for sterilizing instruments and the operating room environment, preparing the operating room, and making sure the surgical team has everything it needs for a successful operation.
Half of this year-long class will prepare you for a real-world environment with hands-on learning inside a state-of-the-art classroom and simulation lab. Training is aligned with the industry and guided by an experienced instructor.
The second half will be spent at clinical sites, where you will be inside hospital operating rooms earning case time necessary to sit for your Surgical Tech certification.
You will learn how to:
Upon completing this class, you will take the exam to become certified as a Tech in Surgery - TS-C(NCCT). This exam will take place at Francis Tuttle.
Hospital Operating Rooms, Surgery Centers, Specialty Clinics, and Labor and Delivery Units.
Surgical technologists are allied health professionals responsible for various tasks before, during, and after a surgical procedure. They maintain asepsis – the absence of bacteria, viruses, and microorganisms – during surgery, anticipating the surgeon's needs while remaining attentive to all aspects of the surgical procedure. This ensures a safe environment for the patient.
