Surgical Technology
Why You Should Become a Surgical Technologist
- If you would like to prepare operating rooms, arrange equipment, and help doctors during surgeries, then this is the career for you!
- Employment of Surgical Technologist is projected to grow 12 percent from 2016 to 2026!*
Train on your feet with professionals in our state of the art mock surgery centers and get real on the job experience through our large network of clinical externship sites so you can be ready to tackle the field after you graduate.
Why Choose the Surgical Technology Program at CBD College?
- State of the art operating rooms to familiarize you with the latest technology
- Mock surgeries to prepare you for a variety of situations
- Dedicated Faculty and Staff who are invested in your success
- Day and Evening Classes to allow you to work with your busy schedule
- Externships / Advanced Hospital Training and Surgical Robot Training
- Hands-on, personalized training to help develop your strengths
- Accelerated program length to accommodate today’s busy students
- Federal Financial Aid Available to those who qualify
- Career services department will help you with job placement for the duration of your career—long after graduation
What You Will Learn
As a student in the CBD Surgical Technology program, our instructors will make sure you have all the latest up-to-date skills and information. Courses include:
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Medical Terminology
- Medical Law and Ethics
- Patient Psychology
- Anesthesia
- Pharmacology
- Sterilization
- Surgical Instrumentation
- Biomedical Science
- Wound Closure
- Surgical Procedures
- Mock Surgery
Surgical Technologists are in Demand!
Employment for Surgical Technologists is expected to rise 12% between 2016 and 2026, faster than average for all occupations.*
What You Will Do as a Surgical Technologist
Surgical Technologists are key members of a highly skilled and respected team that includes physicians and surgeons. As a Surgical Technologist you will be responsible for many important tasks, including:
- Assisting surgeons and nurses during surgery
- Preparing patients and operating rooms for surgery
- Sterilizing, maintaining, and supplying surgical equipment for surgery
- Monitoring surgical procedures to ensure effectiveness and efficiency
Where You Can Work
As a graduate of the CBD Surgical Technology program, where can you work? Anywhere skilled medical professionals are in practice, you will find our graduates. As a Surgical Technician you will be qualified to work in:
- Hospitals
- Ambulatory Surgery Centers
- Operating Rooms
- Physicians’ Offices
- Outpatient Care Facilities
- Laser centers
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