Program Overview

Step into one of the most essential roles in modern healthcare. Our Surgical Technologist (Operating Room Technician) program equips students with the hands‑on skills, clinical knowledge, and professional confidence needed to support surgeons and operating room teams during life‑saving procedures.

This comprehensive training prepares you to work in fast‑paced surgical environments, ensuring patient safety, maintaining sterile fields, and assisting with surgical instruments and equipment. Graduates are prepared for entry‑level employment in hospitals, outpatient surgical centers, and specialty clinics.

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What You Will Learn

Our curriculum blends classroom instruction, skills labs, and real‑world clinical preparation. Students gain expertise in:

Core Surgical Knowledge

• Surgical law, ethics, and patient safety

• Anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology

• Microbiology and infection control

• Pharmacology for the surgical environment

Operating Room Skills

• Sterilization and aseptic techniques

• Surgical instrumentation and equipment setup

• Instrument counts, specimen handling, and wound closure basics

• Operating room procedures across multiple medical specialties

• OSHA standards and surgical environment safety

Patient Care & Teamwork

• Transporting and positioning surgical patients

• Supporting anesthesia teams

• Communication and collaboration with surgeons and nurses

• Responding to surgical emergencies

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Hands‑On Skills You Will Develop

Graduates will be able to:

• Assist surgeons as a first scrub on select procedures

• Serve as a second scrub on all surgical procedures

• Maintain sterile fields and prepare surgical instruments

• Perform circulating duties under supervision

• Ensure operating rooms are safe, organized, and fully equipped

• Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary surgical team

Certification Pathway

Upon successful completion of the program, students receive:

• Certificate of Completion

• Letter of Program Completion

• Eligibility to sit for the National CORST Certification Exam through Healthcare Professionals Competency Testing (HPCT)

Certification enhances employability and demonstrates professional competency to employers nationwide.

Career Opportunities

Surgical Technologists are in high demand across the healthcare industry. Graduates may find employment in:

• Hospital operating rooms

• Outpatient surgical centers

• Physicians’ and surgeons’ offices

• Trauma and emergency departments

• Specialty surgical units (orthopedic, cardiovascular, OB/GYN, etc.)

This career is ideal for individuals who thrive in structured, fast‑paced environments and want to make a meaningful impact.

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Program Length

Program duration varies by individual schedule and training as the program is self-paced. Some students complete in as little as 60-120 days. However, every student or candidate enrolled in the program must complete within 10-12 months of enrollment. Contact our admissions team and enroll now.

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Who Should Enroll

This program is a great fit for:

• Individuals seeking a stable, high‑growth healthcare career

• Students who enjoy hands‑on, technical work

• Career Changers looking to retrain and enter the medical field

• Recent graduates exploring allied health professions

• Anyone passionate about patient care and surgical medicine

No other prior medical experience or education is required, except the introduction to the surgical tech program that Dignewsol offers as part of the overall program.

Why Choose Our Training Program

• Industry‑aligned curriculum

• Experienced instructors with real surgical experience

• Hands‑on labs and skills practice

• Certification exam preparation

• Workforce development support

• Career placement assistance where available.

We prepare you not just for a job—but for a long‑term career in healthcare.

Next Steps

Ready to begin your journey toward a career in the operating room?

• Fill the application

• Email us or speak with an admissions advisor

• Make your payment and start classes online.

Your future in healthcare begins here.

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