Surgical Tech Programs in Steele County, Minnesota

Somerset Community College Somerset, Kentucky

Hands-on clinical experience combined with classroom learning in basic sciences, patient care, and aseptic techniques.
Prepares students for the national certification exam administered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).
Accredited by the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology & Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA) and the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).
Requires students to obtain and maintain CPR certification for healthcare professionals throughout the program.
Offers an Associate in Applied Science degree achievable in two years with full-time status.
Pre-admission conference required to ensure program suitability (available online).

Train to assist surgeons and nurses during life-saving operations.
Gain expertise in preparing patients, instruments, and the surgical field.
Complete 120 diverse surgical cases during clinical rotations.
Graduate in as few as 17 months.
Learn in on-campus labs simulating real operating room environments.
Tuition includes the cost of the first attempt at the professional certification exam and pre-exam prep.