Surgical Tech Programs in Kern County, California

San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield Bakersfield, California

Hands-on experience through extensive clinical rotations in real surgical environments.
Prepares students for the National Certification Exam for Surgical Technologists.
Associate of Science degree can be earned in as few as 15 months.
Convenient availability at multiple campuses: Bakersfield, Fresno, Rancho Cordova, and Temecula.
The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).
Focuses on developing competency in surgical technology knowledge, skills, and professional behaviors.

Hands-on training to work alongside surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nurses as part of a surgical team.
Comprehensive curriculum covering all phases of surgical technology, including preparing the OR, patient preparation, and instrument sterilization.
Focus on developing cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains for competent entry-level surgical technologists.
Clinical externships at local healthcare facilities providing practical experience in various roles during surgical procedures (assistant circulator, observation, second scrub, and first scrub).
Coursework covers a wide range of surgical procedures, including general surgery, orthopedics, and cardiovascular surgery.
Preparation for the National Board for Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) CST® Certification exam.
Associate of Occupational Science (AOS) degree qualifies graduates for roles in hospitals, surgical centers, delivery rooms, and medical clinics.

Comprehensive in-person training in operating room setup, instrument handling, and sterile field management.
Prepares students to be valuable members of the operating room team.
Expert guidance from seasoned instructors in the field.
Accredited by the Accreditation Review Council for Surgical Technologists and Surgical Assistants (ARC/STSA).
High employment rates for graduates (consistently near 100% based on program effectiveness data).
Graduates are eligible to take the CST (Certified Surgical Technologist) exam.