Surgical Services
Modern surgical teams rely on a wide range of medical team members to provide the best care to a patient undergoing a surgical procedure. If you are interested in working in a surgical setting with the latest medical equipment, consider a career in surgical technology, hospital central service or operating room nursing.
Surgical Technology, Operating room, Hospital central service students You will gain real-world experience with our simulated operating room, surgical instruments, equipment and supplies — developing skills requiring manual dexterity, acquiring knowledge of aseptic technique processes and learning how to work closely with surgeons and the surgical team.
The Hospital Central service student will complete a 400 hour clinical and be eligible to sit for the Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) upon completion of the program.
As a surgical technology student you have the option to receive an additional credential by completing a 400 hour Hospital Central Service Technology practicum, making you eligible to take the Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification examination. Upon completion of the surgical technology courses you will sit for the National Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) examination.
Future work environments may range from hospital operating rooms, surgical centers, or other outpatient settings to the surgical equipment industry and even veterinary services. Upon completion of our courses, a surgical technology student will you may take the national Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) exam with confidence.
Registered nurses looking to begin a career in surgery will learn how to manage an operating room suite while advocating and caring for one patient at a time. Make it happen. Start your career in surgical services today.
Students at any Maricopa Community College may need to complete courses at more than one of our colleges.
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