The program was created to address a national shortage of surgical technologists, driven by an aging population and a decline in accredited programs.

Moberly Area Community College surgical technology program student Carleigh Phillips, 22, right, prepares to give Kenzie Marty, 19, a surgical instrument Tuesday during a passing technique exercise.

MADISON, Wis. -- UnityPoint Health-Meriter announced Tuesday applications for the surgical technologist program are now open. This program offers entry-level trainee positions and provides tuition for ...

One student described being in the operating room for a brain surgery. Another provided details of a leg amputation. There also were students who were in the room for a Cesarean section birth, a ...

Eugene, Ore.-based Umpqua Community College and the Southwestern Oregon Workforce Investment Board have partnered with the Oregon Ambulatory Surgery Center Association to create the state’s first ...

On October 29, 2020, Governor Wolf signed House Bill 81 into law, creating new minimum education and certification requirements for central service technicians and surgical technicians working in the ...