Stevens-Henager College's Surgical Technologist Program Can Open Entry-level Job Opportunities for Graduates
Stevens-Henager College offers an Associate of Occupational Studies in Surgical Technologist degree aimed at preparing graduates for entry-level employment opportunities as part of surgical teams. The college trains graduates for these opportunities by providing them relevant education through both theoretical coursework and clinical externships.
- Salt Lake City-Ogden, UT (1888PressRelease) May 24, 2011 - To prepare graduates for entry-level employment opportunities as part of surgical teams, Stevens-Henager College now offers an Associate of Occupational Studies in Surgical Technologist degree.
Surgical technologists are critical members of a surgical team and assist doctors and other surgical staff during operations. The duties of a surgical technologist range from preparing the operating room and assembling and sterilizing surgical tools to anticipating the needs of the surgical team during surgery and providing them with the appropriate instruments.
The AOS in Surgical Technologist at Stevens-Henager College trains graduates to undertake these responsibilities by providing them relevant education through both theoretical coursework and clinical externships. As part of their degree program, students take courses in anatomy and physiology, microbiology, surgical instrumentation and supplies, systematic surgical procedures, surgical suite operations, and more.
In addition to a high school diploma or GEDŽ certificate, the eligibility criteria for admission to this program include a score of 21 or higher on the SLE examination and at least 70% on the surgical entrance examination. Students must also go through a physical exam and provide proof of satisfactory results within 30 days of starting classes.
The degree, which can be completed in 20 months, is available at Stevens-Henager Salt Lake/Murray, Ogden/West Haven and Layton campuses. As part of the enrollment process, Stevens-Henager College offers a no-obligation personalized financial plan outlining the various sources of financial aid available to students who qualify, such as scholarships, grants, and loans. Interested candidates can begin the enrollment process by requesting a tour of the campus of their choice, and can start school within a month of completing the admission formalities.
For more details on the AOS in Surgical Technologist degree available at Stevens-Henager College, call 888-829-2907 or visit http://www.stevenshenager.edu
About Stevens-Henager CollegeŽ
Established in 1891 and one of the oldest colleges in Utah, Stevens-Henager College has built up a reputation in training generations of successful graduates. It is located over nine convenient locations throughout Utah and Idaho. Stevens-Henager College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC), which is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as a national accrediting agency.
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