North-West College-Riverside Riverside, California

The Surgical Technologist program at North-West College-Riverside offers comprehensive training to prepare students for a rewarding career as a vital member of the surgical team. This program focuses on equipping students with the essential technical skills and knowledge required to assist surgeons, nurses, and other medical personnel in the operating room. Students will learn to prepare operating rooms, sterilize equipment, arrange instruments, and ensure a sterile environment for surgical procedures. The curriculum covers a wide range of topics, including surgical procedures, anatomy, physiology, microbiology, and pharmacology. Through hands-on training and clinical externships, students will gain practical experience in assisting with various surgical specialties, developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Graduates will earn an Associate of Occupational Science (AOS) degree, making them qualified to pursue diverse career opportunities in hospitals, surgical centers, and other healthcare settings. North-West College’s program prepares graduates to take the CST certification exam, demonstrating competence and enhancing employment prospects.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at North-West College-Riverside 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.