San Joaquin Valley College is an accredited private junior college committed to the professional success of its students and graduates. Founded in 1977, SJVC has campuses located throughout California–including an Online division and offers a variety of accelerated Certificate and Associate of Science degree programs in the business, medical and technical fields.
Students benefit from a balance of class-room instruction and real-world experience, learning the skills they need to go straight to work in today's competitive job market.
Surgical Technology
Program Highlights
Our Surgical Technology program prepares you to be an integral part of a medical team whose responsibility it is to exercise precise and harmonious procedures and practices in an operating room environment. Surgical technologists work closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, registered nurses and other surgical personnel to deliver the highest level of patient care.
Learn
Medical terminology
Legal, moral and ethical aspects
Surgical procedures
Surgical techniques
CPR and First Aid
Instruction also includes an extensive clinical rotation to give students hands-on experience in the surgical environment.
Career Opportunities
Well-trained Surgical Technologists are in high demand. You can expect to work in professional environments such as:
Hospital Operating Rooms
Physician's Offices
Surgery Centers
Emergency Departments
Dental Surgery Offices
Delivery Rooms
Certifications Earned
Graduates earn an Associate of Science degree and are eligible to take the National Certification exam for Surgical Technologists.
Programmatic Accreditation
San Joaquin Valley College's Surgical Technology program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).
Programs Offered
Business
Business Administration
Career Training
Aircraft Mechanic
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration
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