Certifications American Allied Health (AAH) Surgical Technologist Certification Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) (CRCST) Certification Board of Sterile Processing (CBSPD) National Workforce Career Association (NWCA) Surgical Technologist (STC) National Workforce Career Association (NWCA) Sterile Processing Technician (SPTC)
Surgical and Sterile Processing Technicians are vital to healthcare, especially in surgical environments, ensuring patient safety and readiness of critical equipment.
In this program, you'll gain expertise in:
- Operating Room & Surgical Team Roles: Understanding your essential function and responsibilities.
- Sterile Environment & Infection Control: Implementing proper procedures for patient care and maintaining sterility.
- Surgical Instrument & Equipment Management: Identifying, preparing, and decontaminating instruments, supplies, and medications.
- Patient Preparation & Care: Learning to assist patients before, during, and after surgical procedures.
- Medical Laws, Ethics & Communication: Discussing legal considerations, ethical practices, and effective communication strategies.
This comprehensive training prepares you to uphold the highest standards of safety and efficiency in fast-paced medical settings.
Greensboro College’s Surgical Technologist Certificate Program is recognized by the American Allied Health (AAH) and the National Workforce Career Association (NWCA). Students may also be eligible to sit for the National Healthcare Workers Association (NHCWA) provided they meet certain work experience requirements. In addition to successfully completing the certification exam, certified candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to maintain certification.
Disclaimer: This Surgical Technologist program is not an associate degree and/or Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) approved program, which requires a 1 to 2-year associate degree credit program.
Prospective students are advised that Greensboro College cannot guarantee that any particular employer will require or accept any certification for employment purposes. Prior to enrolling, students should determine whether certification is needed or sufficient for the type of employment they are seeking.
