Surgical Tech Programs in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa

North Iowa Area Community College Mason City, Iowa

Partnership with Kirkwood Community College: Combines NIACC's general education with Kirkwood's Surgical Technology expertise.
Hands-on Lab Experience: Lab courses taught by Kirkwood adjunct faculty at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center.
Accreditation: Program accredited by CAAHEP, ensuring high standards and quality education.
Career-Focused: Prepares students for careers in hospital operating rooms, ambulatory surgery centers, and more.
Certification Eligibility: Graduates are eligible to sit for the Certified Surgical Technologist exam.
Flexible Learning: Surgical Technology courses are taught over ZOOM.

Hands-on training including OR simulations and patient prep settings in on-campus labs.
Extensive clinical experience with 570 hours in real-world healthcare facilities.
Opportunity to engage with 120 different surgical cases during clinical rotations.
Accelerated associate degree program completed in as few as 17 months.
Comprehensive preparation for the National Certifying Examination for Surgical Technologists (NBSTSA), including certification exam fee coverage.
Clinical site support to ensure students receive quality practical training.