University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Johnstown, Pennsylvania

The Surgical Technology program at the University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown, in collaboration with Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, offers a distinctive pathway to becoming a certified surgical technologist. This 74-credit associate degree program is designed to cultivate well-rounded healthcare professionals equipped with strong critical thinking, communication, and leadership skills. Students benefit from a comprehensive curriculum that includes a substantial liberal arts component, allowing them to choose electives in social sciences or humanities. The program culminates in an intensive clinical phase, featuring extensive classroom instruction and over 1,000 hours of supervised clinical practicum in real-world operating room settings. This hands-on experience prepares graduates to excel in their roles and contributes to the program’s consistently high pass rates on the Certified Surgical Technologist exam. Pitt-Johnstown’s program empowers students to not only master surgical techniques but also develop the crucial interpersonal and ethical reasoning skills necessary for success in the fast-paced healthcare environment.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown on the NCES website.

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