Program Highlights
Our Surgical Technology program prepares you to be an integral part of a medical team whose responsibility it is to exercise precise and harmonious procedures and practices in an operating room environment. Surgical technologists work closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, registered nurses and other surgical personnel to deliver the highest level of patient care.
Learn
- Medical terminology
- Legal, moral and ethical aspects
- Surgical procedures
- Surgical techniques
- CPR and First Aid
Instruction also includes an extensive clinical rotation to give students hands-on experience in the surgical environment.
Career Opportunities
Well-trained Surgical Technologists are in high demand. You can expect to work in professional environments such as:
- Hospital operating rooms
- Physician's offices
- Surgery centers
- Emergency departments
- Dental surgery offices
- Delivery rooms
Locations
SJVC's Surgical Technology courses are available at our Fresno location and our Bakersfield location. These two California locations offer convenient classes that can help you further your medical career. If you live in the Fresno or Bakersfield areas and are interested in Surgical Technology, SJVC's courses might be just what you're looking for!
Certifications Earned
Graduates 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).
If you're interested in entering into California's growing field of health care, our Surgical Technology courses could be perfect for you. You can contact SJVC for more information through the form above the map to the right or call us toll free 866-5447898.
