Surgical Tech Programs in Waukesha County, Wisconsin

Vernon College Vernon, Texas

Selective admission program offering both a Certificate of Completion and an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree.
Prepares students to function as a vital member of the surgical team, providing safe surgical patient care.
Covers a wide range of surgical technologist duties, from preparing the operating room to assisting the surgeon during procedures.
Nationally accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).
Graduates are prepared for employment in various settings, including hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, and private clinics.
Provides the opportunity for additional education to become a surgical first assistant.

Eligible to take the national certification exam through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) upon graduation.
WCTC's Surgical Technology program earned a merit award from the NBSTSA for graduates achieving a 100 percent pass rate on the Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) examination in 2019 and 2020.
Students complete a minimum of 120 surgical rotation cases prior to graduation, providing valuable real-world, hands-on experience.
Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, ensuring program quality and standards.
Develop knowledge in human anatomy, microbiology, and medical terminology.
Learn to identify and handle surgical instruments and equipment.
Spend time in a hospital operating room to apply knowledge and skills in actual surgical conditions.