Operating Room Aide

Columbia Basin College ETPL
The Surgical Technology program prepares students to work as an effective surgical team member. Students learn a variety of skills in lecture, experiential lab, and practical settings. These skills include: Peri-operative and post-operative patient care, aseptic technique, sterile procedures, surgical instrumentation, and surgical assisting. Clinical practice locations include: Hospitals, surgical centers, and physician offices.

Financial information

Total tuition

$6,909.54

Total required fees

$1,044.00

Books and supplies

$82.50

Locations

Richland Health Science Center, Online

Instructional methods

Hybrid or Blended Program

Program details

1 Years

Length of training

Certificate

Award type

58

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

Certificate

Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses

No

Other prerequisites

Completion of major support courses for Surgical Technology and acceptance into the Surgical Technology program.

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

N/A

Certification/license test preparation provided

N/A

Employment performance results

Program type

Surgical Technology/Technologist

Completion rate

92%

Employment rate

84%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$27.11

Typical (median) annual earnings

$52,791.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Surgical Technology/Technologist

Healthcare and Social Services

86%

Other Industries

14%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
44
Completion rate
92%
Average number of students who completed each year
15
Gender
Male
15%
Female
85%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
2%
Asian
4%
Black or African American
2%
Hispanic
26%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
60%
Multi-racial
2%
Other
4%
Age
Under 20
0%
20 to 29
79%
30 to 39
15%
40 to 49
4%
50 and over
2%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
4%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
29%
Some college experience, but no degree
42%
Certificate or AA
23%
BA or higher
2%