Surgical Technology/Technologist

The Surgical Technology/Technologist certificate program at Rock Valley College is a 1-to-2-year certificate offered by this public institution in Rockford, IL. The program prepares students to assist surgical teams by providing training in sterile technique, surgical instrumentation, operating room safety, and patient care procedures during surgical interventions.

This program is classified under the allied health and medical assisting services field (CIP 51.0909). Rock Valley College also offers a Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse certificate at the 2-to-4-year level for students seeking advanced clinical training. Other programs at the school include Electrician and Welding Technology/Welder at the 1-to-2-year level, and Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician, and Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician as 2-to-4-year certificates. Graduates are prepared to pursue surgical technologist certification and employment in hospital operating rooms and outpatient surgical facilities.