Surgical Technology/Technologist

The Surgical Technology/Technologist certificate program at Chester Career College is a two-to-four-year certificate offered by this private for-profit institution in Chester, VA. The program falls within the surgical technology field (CIP 51.0909) and trains students to assist surgeons and operating room teams by preparing surgical instruments, maintaining sterile fields, and supporting patient care throughout operative procedures.

Chester Career College offers two additional healthcare programs alongside surgical technology: Pharmacy Technician/Assistant and Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. Students in the Surgical Technology/Technologist program can expect coursework in surgical anatomy, sterilization techniques, instrumentation, anesthesia procedures, and clinical practicum hours in operating room environments, preparing them for national certification through organizations such as the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).