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Surgical Technology

Surgical Technology

Need 2 great reasons to become a Surgical Technologist?

  1. Surgical Technologists are among the top 20 fastest growing occupations in Alameda County.
  2. Wages for a Surgical Technologist in the Tri-Valley area range from $45,760 to $58,580 per year.
Surgical Technicians

Surgical technologists are members of surgical operating room teams who assist surgeons, registered nurses, or other surgical personnel during medical procedures.

Surgical technologists play a vital role in the preparation of the operating room and patient before surgery, in assisting various medical staff during the procedure as well as post surgery patient care and operating room maintenance for Detailed Surgical Technologist duties click here.

The Program

The Surgical Technology Certificate requires the completion of 38 units while the AS Degree requires the completion of 60 units. View the roadmaps to success Surgical Technology Certificate, AS Degree. For a comparison view, click here.

NOTE: There is an application process for the Surgical Technology Program. For detailed information regarding the application process, please refer to the Surgical Technology Application Packet, which can be downloaded on this webpage or picked up in person at the Health Sciences Programs Office (Building 2100, Office 2111)..

Background Check Screening Process

Health Sciences

Rita Carson
Administrative Assistant
925.424.1357

Health Sciences
Programs Office
Located in Building 2100
Office 2111
Office Hours are:
Monday - Friday
9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Email Health Sciences
925.424.1354

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