Rock Valley College Rockford, Illinois

The Surgical Technology program at Rock Valley College is designed to prepare students for a rewarding career assisting surgeons in the operating room. The program offers a comprehensive curriculum that blends classroom instruction with hands-on laboratory practice and real-world clinical experience. Students learn essential skills such as aseptic technique, surgical instrumentation, patient positioning, wound closure, and surgical procedures across various specialties. The curriculum also covers anatomy, physiology, microbiology, and pharmacology relevant to the surgical environment. The program typically leads to an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree and prepares graduates to take the national certification exam administered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA). Upon successful completion of the program and certification, graduates can pursue careers as surgical technologists in hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, and other surgical settings. Clinical rotations are a crucial component, providing students with the opportunity to work alongside experienced surgical teams and gain invaluable practical skills. The program is designed to develop competent, entry-level surgical technologists who are prepared to contribute effectively to patient care and surgical outcomes.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Rock Valley 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.
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