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Top Surgical Technician Schools in Idaho

Anyone thinking about going to school in Idaho to become a surgical technician is making an excellent decision. This is a career path that is lucrative; it is well respected and on that is set for a lot of growth. In fact, job openings for surgical techs are expected to grow by as much as 30 percent over the next ten years. This is much faster than average and means those who want to enter into the field will likely have an easier time doing so. However, before beginning a career as a surgical tech in Idaho, you must have the right education, which means an accredited program.

Find Accredited Surgical Technician Schools in Idaho

There are a number of ways to find accredited surgical technology schools in Idaho. First, you might want to start by reaching out to local hospitals or clinics to find out where they hire their surgical techs from. You might find that they have a school that they prefer over others. Another way to find accredited surgical tech schools in Idaho is to look on the Internet. The Internet is a great resource for this as not only can you get information about the school but also can read reviews that have been posted by former or present students. This gives a great overview of what you might be getting into at a particular school. Finally, if you know anyone in the surgical field, you might want to ask them about any school suggestions. They may have some insider info on what schools are best for your education.

How to Get Certified in Idaho

The state of Idaho does not require surgical technician certification to work as a surgical tech. However, many students will still become certified. Certification often means higher rates of pay and most employers will be looking for an employee who carries the certification. In order to become certified, students will need to take the test through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.

Salaries for Surgical Technicians in Idaho

According to Indeed.com, the average salary for a surgical tech in Idaho is $36,000, lower than the national average of $41,000.
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Surgical Technician Campuses in Idaho

NAMEADDRESSWEBSITE
Brown Mackie College-Boise - Boise, ID9050 W. Overland Rd
Suite 100
Boise , ID - 83709		www.brownmackie.edu
College of Southern Idaho - Twin Falls, ID397 North College Road
HSHS Building #134
Twin Falls , ID - 83301		www.csi.edu
College of Western Idaho - Boise, ID1910 University Drive
Boise , ID - 83725-2005		cwidaho.cc
Eastern Idaho Technical College/ School of Technology - Idaho Falls, ID1600 South 25th East
Idaho Falls , ID - 83404-5788		www.eitc.edu