2007-08-31 15:18:36 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Health Care
I live in California.
2007-08-31 15:47:59 · update #1
No - medical school is for doctors. Surgical technologists receive their training in formal programs offered by community and junior colleges, vocational schools, universities, hospitals, and the military. In 2005, the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) recognized more than 400 accredited programs. Programs last from 9 to 24 months and lead to a certificate, diploma, or associate degree. High school graduation normally is required for admission. Recommended high school courses include health, biology, chemistry, and mathematics.
2007-08-31 19:38:14 · answer #1 · answered by RadTech - BAS RT(R)(ARRT) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have seen jobs in the paper for surgical assistants but there are classes at the vo-tech schools that dont take that long and could help you get in. also there are insider jobs like stat medical courier that put you waiting right in the surgery room breakroom for a frozen section, pathologist on standby . Or you could go to a Hospital and talk to Human resources, preferably not the hospital of your choice so you can sound uninformed without sounding ,you know.
2007-08-31 18:35:17 · answer #2 · answered by DS M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some people get trained on the job in the hospital. Some people go to tech school. Some people get their training in the military.
Some states and hospitals require that you have at least a LPN license, some don't. Check with your state requirements.
2007-08-31 15:43:55 · answer #3 · answered by Morningstar 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋