KPIC-TV In Eugene, Oregon reports Umpqua Community College (UCC) and the Southwestern Oregon Workforce Investment Board (SOWIB) have partnered to address a shortage of Surgical Technologists in Oregon.  Together, they are launching the State's first Apprenticeship Program for Surgical Technologists with the Oregon Ambulatory Surgery Center Association.  The Health Star Surgical Technologist Apprenticeship Program aims to fill vacancies in operating rooms across the State, particularly in rural areas with high demand for trained professionals.  UCC and SOWIB are providing a direct pathway for candidates to gain the necessary skills and certification while staying in their communities through the new initiative.  The 12-month program offers a combination of on-the-job training and classroom instruction.  After completion, Apprentices will be eligible to sit for the Tech In Surgery (TS-C) certification exam through the National Center for Competency Testing.  Passing the exam enables students to work as Surgical Technologists in any location in the State of Oregon.

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