Surgical Tech Programs in Pottawattamie County, Iowa

Iowa Western Community College Council Bluffs, Iowa

Prepares students to become skilled Certified Surgical Technologists (CST).
Comprehensive curriculum covering Sterile Processing, sterile technique, operative procedures, human anatomy and physiology, and microbiology.
Clinical experience under the supervision of physicians and surgical technologists.
On-site faculty support at clinical sites to ensure competency in knowledge, skills, and behavior.
State-of-the-art Simulation Center with upgraded audio-visual technology, VR surgical procedure capabilities, and simulated patients.
Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).
Designed to place students into the workforce upon completion of the AAS degree.

CAAHEP Accreditation: Ensuring a high-quality education recognized by leading industry organizations.
High Employment Rates: Consistently achieving 100% employment rates for graduates in recent years.
Comprehensive Clinical Experience: Students complete 120 scrubbed cases across various specialties, gaining substantial hands-on experience.
National Certification Exam: Graduates are eligible to take the national certification exam, a crucial step in their career.
Flexible Pathway Option: Offers a pathway for certified Surgical Technologists with a certificate or diploma to complete the Associate Degree.
Diverse Employment Opportunities: Graduates can find employment in various settings, including labor/delivery, emergency departments, surgery centers, and physicians’ offices.
Thorough Preparation: The curriculum emphasizes cognitive, psychomotor, and affective learning to ensure students are well-prepared for the demands of the profession.