Advance Your
Surgical Technologist
Career
18 WEEKS
PROGRAM LENGTH
$39,589
AVERAGE STARTING SALARY
What Does It Mean To Earn Your Certification As A Surgical Technologist?
Through the Surgical Technologist Program, you are eligible for the Tech in Surgery – Certified (TS-C) through the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).
The Tech in Surgery – Certified Certification ensures that you are ready to excel as a Surgical Technologist.
Important:Â Graduates who attempt and pass the TS-C exam must complete CASE DOCUMENTATION within two (2) years of the test date. Case documentation requires a minimum of 125 surgical cases, including a minimum of 50 scrubs in general surgery; a minimum of 20 scrubs in orthopedic surgery; and a minimum of 55 scrubs in at least two of the following areas: Gynecology, Genitourinary, Cardiovascular, Neurosurgery, Obstetrics, Thoracic, Peripheral Vascular, Ophthalmology, Otorhinolaryngology, Plastic/Reconstructive, other (specify).Â
SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST OUTCOMES
This certification ensures individuals can:
- Understand the procedures, instruments and equipment used in the operating room
- Understand the ethical and respectful values needed in an operating room
- Pass exam topics such as medical terminology, asepsis and infection control, pharmacology, OSHA regulations, and surgical knowledge
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OVERVIEW OF THE ISSUING AUTHORITY
The National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) was founded in 1989 and is an independent credentialing organization for a number of health care certifications. They are highly regarded across the health care industry.Â
Select The Right Training Program For Your Goals
Surgical Technologist
Our comprehensive online Surgical Technologist program prepares you to work alongside surgeons and nurses in an operating room.Â
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