Surgical Technology/Technologist

The Surgical Technology/Technologist certificate program at Riverside College of Health Careers is a two-to-four-year certificate at this private nonprofit institution in Newport News, VA. Under CIP code 51.0909 in the allied health diagnostic and treatment professions field, this program trains students to assist surgeons and operating room teams before, during, and after surgical procedures.

Riverside College of Health Careers offers a focused range of health professions programs. Related offerings at the college include Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse at both certificate and associate degree levels, Physical Therapy Assistant, and Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer. The surgical technology program provides instruction in sterile technique, surgical instrumentation, and patient safety, preparing graduates for employment in hospital operating rooms and ambulatory surgical centers.