Surgical Technologists
Education
Training programs last 9 to 24 months and lead to a certificate, diploma or associate degree. Professional certification can help in getting jobs and promotions.
Related College Majors
Surgical Technology/Technologist. - More About This Major
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Average Tuition (excluding room and board) for Schools with this major: $5,965.00 per year
Pathology/Pathologist Assistant. - More About This Major
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Average Tuition (excluding room and board) for Schools with this major: $14,804.00 per year
Sterile Processing Technology/Technician. - More About This Major
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Average Tuition (excluding room and board) for Schools with this major: $7,236.00 per year
Military Training
Job training consists of classroom instruction, including practice in patient care. Training length varies depending on specialty. Further training occurs on the job and through advanced courses. Course content may include:
- Patient care techniques
- Emergency medical techniques
- Methods of sterilizing surgical equipment
- Plaster casting techniques
General Qualifications
Most employers prefer to hire certified technologists. Technologists may obtain voluntary professional certification from the Liaison Council on Certification for the Surgical Technologist by grad...
Knowledge
- Medicine and Dentistry
- Customer and Personal Service
- English Language
- Education and Training
- Public Safety and Security
Most Common Education Levels
The level of education attained by people currently working in this career.
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