Blackhawk Technical College Janesville, Wisconsin

The Surgical Tech program at Blackhawk Technical College prepares students for a rewarding career as vital members of the surgical team. This program provides a comprehensive education encompassing surgical procedures, sterile techniques, instrumentation, and patient care. Through a combination of classroom instruction, hands-on laboratory experiences in simulated operating rooms, and supervised clinical rotations at area healthcare facilities, students develop the critical skills and knowledge necessary to excel in this demanding field. Students will learn to anticipate the needs of the surgeon, maintain a sterile environment, and ensure the safety and well-being of patients during surgical procedures.

Typically completed in about two years, the program culminates in an Associate Degree in Applied Science and prepares graduates to sit for the Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) exam. Career paths for Surgical Tech graduates include positions in hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, physician’s offices, and other healthcare settings. The Surgical Tech program at Blackhawk Technical College aims to equip graduates with the confidence, competence, and professionalism to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic surgical environment.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Blackhawk Technical College on the NCES website.

* Cohort Year represents the year for which students began their studies and applies to Graduation and Transfer Out Rates.
** Net Price is Average Net Price for 2022-2023 generated for full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded grant or scholarship aid from federal, state or local governments, or the institution. For public institutions only students paying the in-state or in-district rate are included. For institutions that charge students by program, net price is generated for the institution’s largest program.
NA (Not applicable) – Graduation rate, transfer-out rate and the net price are not applicable to institutions that do not have full-time, first-time degree-seeking undergraduate students in the applicable cohort year or the financial aid year.