Stackable Credentials

Credentials for Surgical Assistants

42 credential programs ladder toward this occupation. Median wage on completion: $60,290 · projected growth +5.1%. See full occupation profile →

Associate's Degree

A.A.S. in Surgical Technologist

Rasmussen University-Illinois
Associate's Degree

A.A.S. in Surgical Technology

Midwestern Career College
Associate's Degree

A.A.S. in Surgical Technology

Stautzenberger College-Rockford Career College
Associate's Degree

A.A.S. in Surgical Technology

Rasmussen University-Illinois
Associate's Degree

Associate of Applied Science in Surgical Technology

ECPI University
Short-Term Certificate

Diploma in Surgical Assistant

Stellar Career College-Crown Point
Short-Term Certificate

Diploma in Surgical Technologist

Stellar Career College-Crown Point
Micro-Credential

Emergency Preparedness and Response Training

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Certification

First Aid Training

American Red Cross
Recognize emergency situations and activate the EMS system using the emergency action stepsAssess responsive and unresponsive injured or ill persons using systematic checking proceduresPerform CPR and operate an AED for adults, children, and infants in cardiac arrestProvide first aid care for choking in adults, children, and infants using appropriate intervention techniquesRecognize and respond to sudden illnesses including respiratory distress, anaphylaxis, diabetic emergencies, seizures, and strokeProvide first aid for traumatic injuries including wounds, burns, bleeding, shock, and musculoskeletal injuries
Certification

OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP)

American Red Cross
Engineering controls that isolate or remove potential hazards, including sharps disposal containers, self-sheathing needles and/or needleless systemsCleaning/disinfecting equipment and suppliesSafe handling and disposal of bloodborne pathogensRecognizing, reporting and following up on employee exposures
Certificate

Operating Room Nursing

Southwestern College (CA)
Associate's Degree

SURGICAL OPERATING ROOM TECHNOLOGY

Coastal Alabama Community College
AL
Certificate

SURGICAL OPERATING ROOM TECHNOLOGY

Coastal Alabama Community College
AL
Certificate

SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY

Wallace Community College - Dothan
Certificate

SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY

Calhoun Community College
Diploma

Surgical Assistant Program

Stellar Career College-Chicago
Associate's Degree

Surgical Technologist

Pikes Peak State College
Certificate

Surgical Technologist

Technical College of the Rockies
Diploma

Surgical Technologist Training Program

Midwestern Career College
Diploma

Surgical Technologist Training Program

Midwest Technical Institute-Illinois
Diploma

Surgical Technology

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Upper Cumberland
$6,408 cost
Associate's Degree

Surgical Technology

Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs
Associate's Degree

Surgical Technology

Calhoun Community College
Associate's Degree

Surgical Technology

Baptist Health College Little Rock
Short-Term Certificate

Surgical Technology

Lurleen B. Wallace Community College
Associate's Degree

Surgical Technology

Berkeley College-Woodland Park
Associate's Degree

Surgical Technology

Wallace Community College - Dothan
Associate's Degree

Surgical Technology

Southern Union State Community College
AL
Diploma

Surgical Technology

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Hohenwald
$4,476 cost
Diploma

Surgical Technology

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson
$4,335 cost
Associate's Degree

Surgical Technology

Eastern International College-Jersey City
Short-Term Certificate

Surgical Technology

Jefferson State Community College
AL
Diploma

Surgical Technology

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville
$4,535 cost
Diploma

Surgical Technology

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro
$4,730 cost
Associate's Degree

Surgical Technology

Southwestern College (CA)
Associate's Degree

Surgical Technology

Gadsden State Community College
AL
Diploma

Surgical Technology

Northwest Technical Institute
Associate's Degree

Surgical Technology

South Arkansas College
Associate's Degree

Surgical Technology

Sullivan University
Short-Term Certificate

Surgical Technology emphasis in Central Sterile Processor

Gadsden State Community College
AL
Short-Term Certificate

Surgical/Operating Room Technician

Bevill State Community College
AL
Short-Term Certificate

Surgical/Operating Room Technology

Gadsden State Community College
AL
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