Surgical Technology College Courses in California

Program Overview

The Surgical Technology program prepares students to facilitate invasive, therapeutic and diagnostic surgical procedure. Students learn the theory and application of sterile techniques as well as human anatomy and surgical procedures. Graduates of this program earn an Associate of Science degree and are eligible to apply to NBSTSA to sit for the national certification examination.

Learn how to

Properly assemble surgical instruments and equipment
Create and maintain a sterile field
Anticipate the surgeons needs during operation
Provide pre, intra and post-operative care
Safely handle and care for specimens

Program instructors are Certified Surgical Technologists with high levels of experience and current education in the field. Students learn in a simulated operating room environment and participate in clinical rotations to gain direct experience in the field.

Career Information

Surgical Technologists work under the supervision of a surgeon in clean, brightly lit, and relatively quiet environments such as hospitals and surgery centers. Surgical Technologists stand for most of the day and perform duties that require concentration for extended periods of time. Surgical Technologists enjoy job stability, a good salary and consistent work schedule.

Hospital operating rooms
Out-patient surgery centers
Plastic and reconstructive surgery centers
Birthing Centers
Oral surgery centers

Locations

SJVC's Surgical Technology courses are available in Bakersfield and Fresno, California. Classes meet Monday through Thursday with clinical rotations scheduled on Friday. Contact the campus nearest you for the most updated information.

Certifications Earned

Graduates of this program earn an Associate of Science degree, CPR certification and are eligible to apply to the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) to sit for the Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) National Certification Exam.

Programmatic Accreditation

San Joaquin Valley College's Surgical Technology program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) in cooperation with the Accreditation Review Committee on Education in Surgical Technology (ARC-ST).

Consumer Information

Surgical Technology

Graduate Occupations

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Statistics for graduate cohort of July 2010 – June 2011
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