Surgical Technologists are crucial contributors to surgical care, involved in tasks ranging from preparing patients and operating rooms to placing retractors, handling instruments, and dressing wounds. At Community Care College, you can acquire the essential classroom instruction and hands-on experience required to embark on a rewarding career in Surgical Technology. Our institution boasts a recently upgraded surgical technology lab designed to replicate the environment of a genuine operating room. The program features a 405-hour externship, providing you with the opportunity to work closely with surgical professionals in simulated procedures. Upon successful completion of the program, you will be equipped to take the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) certification. Our dedicated faculty conducts specialized study sessions to ensure your readiness for the certification process.
Learn and practice the core skills of the surgical technology field:
Reading medical charts
Monitoring vital signs
Managing operating room setup and teardown
Preparing sterile dressings
Passing instruments in surgery
Our on-site lab prepares students to master a number of techniques including:
Instrumentation
Surgery scrub-in
Sterilization
Mock surgeries
Patient care
Our curriculum is designed to provide you with the confidence you need to start your career, and includes:
Anatomy
Pathophysiology
Medical terminology
ENT surgery
Plastic and reconstructive surgery
Cardiac surgery
Training from Community Care College is a great first step towards a rewarding career. Every program focuses on providing you with the tools for success, giving you hands-on experience to master the skills you need. We offer a number of scholarships to help you fund your education. And our commitment to you extends beyond your studies – we also offer Career Services to help you find employment during your program and after you graduate.