Surgical Technology/Technologist

The Surgical Technology/Technologist certificate program at Rasmussen University-Illinois is a two- to four-year certificate offered by this private for-profit school in Rockford, IL. The program trains students in the skills needed to assist surgeons and surgical teams in operating room environments, including instrument handling, sterile technique, and perioperative patient care.

This program falls within the surgical technology field (CIP 51.0909). Rasmussen University-Illinois also offers several related programs at the Rockford campus, including the Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse certificate and the Medical/Clinical Assistant certificate at both the one- to two-year and two- to four-year credential levels. Students seeking technology-focused training may also explore the Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster certificate or the Network and System Administration certificate available at the same institution.