Full course description
Through Emerge Education’s 18 week Surgical Technologist certificate program, you’ll be qualified to sit for the exam for Tech in Surgery - Certified (TS-C) certification by the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).
This program does not meet state licensing or regulatory requirements for Surgical Technicians in the following states: ID, IL, MA, NV, NY, SC, TN, TX, and VA.
A Surgical Technologist, also called an Operating Room Technician, prepares operating rooms and arranges the proper equipment for surgery. They work alongside doctors during surgery and prepare the patient for their surgery. They have the opportunity to interact with patients pre-surgery, during surgery, and post-surgery.
In order to participate in this program you’ll need:
- A High School Diploma or GED
- A web browser with internet connection.
- Program applicants must meet ONE of the following requirements:
- Associate’s degree, or higher
- Enrolled in college/university-level degree program related to medical field
- Hold current certification in Sterile Processing, or related field
- Minimum of two (2) yrs related experience, and direct patient care experience is required.
- Employer Sponsorship: Sponsorship Acknowledgement form signed by prospective employer agreeing to host graduate for post-program surgical cases (scrubs) as full-time/part-time employee, extern, or apprentice is required to attain TS-C certification.
Through this training, you’ll be able to:
- Maintain the sterilization of operating rooms
- Maintain inventory of medical supplies and equipment
- Assist in the operating room
- Prepare specimens for analysis
Affordable financing options are available for your certification program!
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