Surgical Technology/Technologist

The Surgical Technology/Technologist certificate program at Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences is a one- to two-year credential offered by this private nonprofit institution in Reading, PA. The program falls under CIP code 51.0909 in the surgical technology field and prepares students to assist in surgical procedures as part of the operating room team alongside surgeons, nurses, and anesthesiologists.

Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences also offers an Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) certificate program. As a hospital-based health sciences school, the institution provides close proximity to clinical training environments. Students in the surgical technology program can expect instruction in surgical procedures, sterile technique, instrument handling, patient safety, and operating room protocols.