Surgical Technology/Technologist

The Surgical Technology/Technologist certificate program at Richland Community College is a two-to-four-year credential offered by this public institution in Decatur, IL. The program is part of the allied health diagnostic and treatment professions CIP field (51.0909) and prepares students for roles as surgical technologists by covering sterile technique, surgical procedures, instrumentation, and operating room protocols.

Richland Community College also offers a range of related health and technical programs at the same campus. Students may consider complementary programs such as Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator, Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist, Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician, and Culinary Arts/Chef Training. Graduates of the surgical technology program are prepared to seek employment in hospital operating rooms, outpatient surgery centers, and other surgical settings.