Surgical Tech Programs in Guernsey County, Ohio

West Virginia Northern Community College Wheeling, West Virginia

Limited enrollment program, allowing for personalized attention and focused learning.
Requires an Allied Health Application in addition to a regular degree seeking application.
Early application is highly recommended due to limited spaces.
Offers early acceptance with an overall GPA of 2.50 or higher.
Students must complete a background check, drug screening, and physical examination before starting.
A minimum grade of 'C' is required in all courses to remain in the program.

Crucial role in surgical teams, collaborating with surgeons, nurses, and anesthesiologists.
Hands-on experience through laboratory practice and hospital operating room placements starting in the first year.
Emphasis on clinical experience in a broad range of surgical specialties and settings during the second year.
Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).
Prepares students for practice as a surgical technologist with a focus on patient need, surgical conditions, and asepsis.
Comprehensive curriculum covering surgical routines, human behavior, communication, and caring.
Addresses the growing demand for surgical technologists with projected employment growth.

Comprehensive two-year Associate of Applied Science program providing foundational knowledge and skills for the perioperative suite.
Extensive clinical experience in area hospitals, ensuring students are prepared for integral roles on the perioperative staff.
Curriculum includes specialized coursework, concentrated study in theory, and practical lab experience.
Graduates are eligible to take the certifying examination offered by the National Board on Certification for Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA), after graduating from the CAAHEP accredited program.
Hands-on training in scrubbing, gowning, gloving, instrument passing, and surgical procedures during clinical rotations.
Selective admissions process aimed at identifying students most likely to succeed, increasing pass rates and meeting accreditation standards.
The program complies with the "Surgical Rotation Requirements" established by the Association of Surgical Technologists (AST) Core Curriculum.