Surgical Tech Programs in Kanawha County, West Virginia

Sentara College of Health Sciences Chesapeake, Virginia

Gain 1,080 hours of hands-on experience in skills labs and clinicals, surpassing licensure requirements.
Learn in a hybrid environment with classrooms, skills labs, clinical settings, and online resources.
Practice in a simulated operating room lab, complete with prep area, trays, and selected equipment.
Learn and work in small groups, including 1:1 mentorship during clinical rotations.
Opportunity to gain clinical experience in renowned Sentara facilities.
Graduates receive priority placement within Sentara Healthcare.
Sentara employees may be eligible for tuition assistance that fully funds the program.

11-month certificate program.
Prepares students to take the National Certification examination prior to graduation.
Comprehensive curriculum covering aseptic technique, instrumentation, sterilization, and more.
Focus on both theoretical knowledge and practical skills essential for surgical technologists.
Eligibility to take national certification exams (NBSTSA and NCCT) upon program completion.
Addresses the consistent demand for skilled surgical technologists due to technological advancements.

Hands-on training in a clinical setting to develop essential skills.
Prepares students for the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) certification exam.
Covers a comprehensive curriculum including anatomy, surgical procedures, patient care, and instrumentation.
Articulation agreement with Mountwest Community and Technical College for an Associate of Applied Science degree.
Focuses on developing competent surgical technologists in cognitive, psychomotor, and affective learning domains.
Emphasis on sterile and aseptic techniques, patient safety, and teamwork.
First-come, first-served application process for a program that accepts only 24 students, creating a focused learning environment.