Our Surgical Technology program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA). GateWay is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. AccreditationĪccreditation is a process used to measure and certify the credibility and quality of services offered by an organization.
Estimates are based on tuition rates for in-county students. These estimates may change based on increases to tuition, course fees and book costs. *Please note that these are only estimates and do not include books. Washington Campus Program Tuition Estimates*Ĭertificate of Completion in Hospital Central Service Technology: $3,202 - $4,000Ĭertificate of Completion in Operating Room Nurse Program: $3,502 - $4,167Ĭertificate of Completion in Surgical Technology: $9,359 - $ 12,131Īssociate in Applied Science in Surgical Technology: $10,821 - $14,109 Watch the video below to learn more about the Surgical Technology Programs. To complete courses at more than one of our colleges.Ĭlick Here To Get Your Virtual Meeting Link Students at any Maricopa Community College may need Start your career in surgical services today.
FIRST ASSISTANT TRAINING HOW TO
Registered nurses looking to begin a career in surgery will learn how to manage an operating room suite while advocating and caring for one patient at a time. Upon completion of our courses, a surgical technology student will you may take the national Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) exam with confidence. Upon completion of the surgical technology courses you will sit for the National Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) examination.įuture work environments may range from hospital operating rooms, surgical centers, or other outpatient settings to the surgical equipment industry and even veterinary services. The Hospital Central service student will complete a 400 hour clinical and be eligible to sit for the Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) upon completion of the program.Īs a surgical technology student you have the option to receive an additional credential by completing a 400 hour Hospital Central Service Technology practicum, making you eligible to take the Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification examination.
FIRST ASSISTANT TRAINING MANUAL
Surgical Technology, Operating room, Hospital central service students You will gain real-world experience with our simulated operating room, surgical instruments, equipment and supplies - developing skills requiring manual dexterity, acquiring knowledge of aseptic technique processes and learning how to work closely with surgeons and the surgical team.
If you are interested in working in a surgical setting with the latest medical equipment, consider a career in surgical technology, hospital central service or operating room nursing. Modern surgical teams rely on a wide range of medical team members to provide the best care to a patient undergoing a surgical procedure.