James Rumsey Technical Institute Martinsburg, West Virginia

The Surgical Tech program at James Rumsey Technical Institute provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel as vital members of the surgical team. This program is designed to prepare students for a challenging yet rewarding career in the operating room. Students will learn the principles of aseptic technique, surgical instrumentation, anatomy and physiology, and surgical procedures across various specialties. A strong emphasis is placed on hands-on training in a simulated operating room environment, allowing students to develop proficiency in preparing the operating room, assisting surgeons, and maintaining a sterile field. A critical component of the program is clinical rotations, where students gain real-world experience in local hospitals and surgical centers, working alongside experienced professionals. Typically, the program culminates in eligibility to sit for the Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) exam, a nationally recognized credential. Upon graduation, students are well-prepared to pursue entry-level positions as surgical technologists in hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, and other healthcare facilities, contributing to safe and efficient surgical patient care.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at James Rumsey Technical Institute on the NCES website.

* Cohort Year represents the year for which students began their studies and applies to Graduation and Transfer Out Rates.
** Net Price is Average Net Price for 2022-2023 generated for full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded grant or scholarship aid from federal, state or local governments, or the institution. For public institutions only students paying the in-state or in-district rate are included. For institutions that charge students by program, net price is generated for the institution’s largest program.
NA (Not applicable) – Graduation rate, transfer-out rate and the net price are not applicable to institutions that do not have full-time, first-time degree-seeking undergraduate students in the applicable cohort year or the financial aid year.