Perioperative/Operating Room and Surgical Nurse/Nursing

The Perioperative/Operating Room and Surgical Nurse/Nursing certificate program at Delaware County Community College is a one-to-two-year certificate offered by this public institution in Media, PA. The program is designed to prepare registered nurses and nursing professionals for the specialized responsibilities of the perioperative environment, including preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative patient care.

This program falls within the nursing field (CIP 51.3812) and addresses the specialized competencies required in surgical settings, such as sterile technique, instrument handling, and patient advocacy. Delaware County Community College also offers related certificate programs including Carpentry/Carpenter, Machine Tool Technology/Machinist, Computer/Computer Systems Technology/Technician, and Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster, illustrating the college's range of career-focused certificate options.