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University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Johnstown, Pennsylvania

University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Surgical Tech Program Highlights

  • Unique partnership with Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, providing a blended certificate and associate degree program.
  • Focus on developing well-rounded graduates through a liberal arts component, including elective choices in social sciences and humanities.
  • Extensive clinical experience: 1,035 hours of supervised clinical practicum.
  • Excellent Certified Surgical Technologist pass rates.
  • Curriculum emphasizes critical thinking, communication, and leadership skills.
  • Progressive role development during the final three terms, covering operating room techniques and clinical practice.

Johnstown, PA Surgical Tech Training Program

  • Address: 450 Schoolhouse Road, Johnstown, Pennsylvania 15904
  • Website: www.upj.pitt.edu/

Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College Bowling Green, Kentucky

Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College Surgical Tech Program Highlights

  • Assist doctors and other medical professionals as an operating room technician.
  • Work alongside physicians and surgeons, registered nurses, and other healthcare workers.
  • Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Ed. Programs (CAAHEP).
  • High certification pass rates (historically above the ARC/STSA threshold).
  • Earn an associate in applied science degree in two years (full-time status).
  • Lowest tuition in Kentucky.
  • Financial aid options available.

Bowling Green, KY Surgical Tech Training Program

Connecticut State Community College Hartford, Connecticut

Connecticut State Community College Surgical Tech Program Highlights

  • CAAHEP Accreditation: Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), ensuring high standards.
  • Consortium Agreement (Manchester): Unique consortium with Hartford Hospital, separating curriculum with General Education Core courses and Core ST curriculum courses.
  • Clinical Rotations: ST students perform clinical rotations throughout the Hartford Healthcare System (HHC) network, providing real-world experience.
  • Excellent Employment Outlook: Surgical technologists' employment is projected to grow faster than average, with opportunities in various settings.
  • Comprehensive Curriculum: Program teaches sequentially, from basic to complex concepts, to ensure competency in knowledge, skills, and behavior.
  • National Certification Exam: Graduates are eligible to sit for the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting CST Certification Exam.
  • Hands-on Experience: Hartford Hospital provides and supports surgical technology student lab spaces, materials, and instruction with hospital employees.

Hartford, CT Surgical Tech Training Program

Central Ohio Technical College Newark, Ohio

Central Ohio Technical College Surgical Tech Program Highlights

  • The Surgical Technology program is no longer accepting new applicants, effective Autumn 2024.
  • Connect with the Gateway for assistance in exploring other health science careers.

Newark, OH Surgical Tech Training Program

  • Address: 1179 University Drive, Newark, Ohio 43055-1767
  • Website: www.cotc.edu/

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