• Students seeking formal training in surgical technology have many options.laparoscopic surgery image by Grzegorz Kwolek from Fotolia.com
  
  Persons looking to find schools specializing in "scrub" or surgical technologist training have a large number of programs from which to choose. Although surgical technologists may or may not be formally trained, most employers prefer to have trained technologists. Formal training will aid in job placement. As of May 2010, the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs listed more than 450 accredited surgical technologist programs across the United States. Training programs last from nine months to two years, depending on whether the student is seeking a certificate, diploma or associate's degree.
  
  

Glendale Career College

• Glendale Career College asserts itself as being a "forerunner in the Allied Health education." Founded in 1946, the school offers a surgical technology curriculum that covers operating room setup and cleaning, patient operation preparation, the handling of surgical instruments and specimen handling. The college also offers training for the positions of medical assistant, medical office specialist, central service instrument technician, vocational nurse and massage therapist. Financial aid is available to qualified students.
  
  Glendale Career College
  1015 Grandview Avenue
  Glendale, CA 91201
  818-956-4915
  success.edu
  
  

Manatee Technical Institute

• During the 1330 hours of surgical technology training at Manatee Technical Institute, a student covers an array of topics including but not limited to: medical terminology, microbiology, patient care and safety, CPR and basic computer literacy. A simulated surgical environment acts as the classroom for surgery room preparation and maintenance practice. In order to offer a well-rounded and quality education, MTI asserts a commitment to the core values of embracing diversity, honesty, integrity, family and lifelong learning.
  
  Manatee Technical Institute
  5520 Lakewood Ranch Blvd
  Bradenton, FL 34211
  941-752-8100
  manateetechnicalinstitute.org
  
  

Malcolm X College

• Malcolm X College offers a two-year surgical technology program. Upon successful completion, students are able to take the National Certification Examination and seek employment in hospitals, clinics and doctors' offices. The school touts itself as being "the only city college in Chicago that offers this program." In addition to academics, students can enjoy a range of other campus activities, which include the chess and chemistry clubs, the Latino/International Culture Society and the Gamma Phi Delta Sorority. The school has a number of financial aid packages available to qualified students.
  
  Malcolm X College
  1900 West Van Buren Street
  Chicago, IL 60612
  312-850-7351
  malcolmx.ccc.edu
  
  

Chesapeake College

• Chesapeake College offers a certificate program for surgical technology that is 10 months long and includes a summer session. Students must achieve a passing grade of C or higher in courses in order to graduate. Upon completing the program, students are eligible for the national certification exam offered by the Liaison Council for the Surgical Technologist. Other Allied Health programs offered by the college include nursing programs, radiological sciences, physical therapist assistance, message therapy, EMS programs and phlebotomy. The college advises prospective surgical technology students to personally plan their curriculum with staff, as enrollment is limited based on facility availability.
  
  Chesapeake College
  P.O. Box 8
  Wye Mills, MD 21679
  410-822-540
  chesapeake.edu