Surgical Technology/Technologist

The Surgical Technology/Technologist certificate program at Pima Medical Institute-Chula Vista is a two- to four-year certificate offered by this private for-profit institution in Chula Vista, CA. The program prepares students for careers as surgical technologists, with training in sterile processing, surgical instrumentation, operating room procedures, and patient care.

This program falls within the surgical technology field (CIP 51.0909) and includes both academic coursework and hands-on clinical experience in surgical settings. Pima Medical Institute-Chula Vista also offers related programs such as Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer, Medical/Clinical Assistant, and Pharmacy Technician/Assistant. Students completing this program are prepared to sit for the Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) exam administered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.