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As a Surgical Technologist, you assist in surgical procedures
under the supervision of surgeons. Your college training gives
you the expertise you need to set up operating instruments,
oversee supplies and equipment and prepare patients for surgery,
and more.
This program is
offered at:
- Chicago, IL
- Arlington, VA
- North Brunswick, NJ
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During surgery, you pass instruments to surgeons, hold retractors,
cut sutures, and track sponges, needles, supplies and instruments.
You may also operate sterilizers, lights or suction machines,
and help operate diagnostic equipment.
What Does Our Surgical Technologist Program Offer You?
- Theory and practical application in the fundamentals of
anatomy and physiology of the body
- The surgical skills as well as laboratory procedures to
meet the requirements of the operating room
- An introduction to the operating room and cardiopulmonary
resuscitation (CPR) certification
- Education related to sterilization and surgical instrument
set-ups
- The knowledge to identify surgical room equipment and
supplies
- Training with regards to the application of surgical bandages
- The skills to properly prepare and position a patient
for surgery
- An externship at a medical facility
What Career Choices are Available to Graduates?
Upon graduation, you will be qualified to sit for the NCCT
(National Center for Competency Testing) TECH in Surgery-Certified
(TS-C) NCCT Certification Examination. After getting this
certification, you will be qualified to work as a Surgical
Technologist in places like:
- Hospital Operating Rooms
- Surgical Centers
- Delivery Rooms
- Clinics
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