Forage Academy | Surgical Tech

Get Career Ready

Complete work that simulates life on the job. 1-2 hours and self-paced.

Stand out in your application to Forage Academy. Show us you're a motivated candidate.

Get Career Ready

Complete work that simulates life on the job. 1-2 hours and self-paced.

Stand out in your application to Forage Academy. Show us you're a motivated candidate.

Why complete this job simulation

A risk-free way to experience work on the job with us at Forage Academy. Practice your skills with example tasks and build your confidence to ace your applications.

Self-paced1-2 hoursNo gradesNo assessmentsIntermediate

Welcome to the Forage Academy Surgical Tech simulation! We are excited to have you here.

Surgical technologists, often called surgical techs, are essential members of the operating room team. They work alongside surgeons, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to make sure every procedure runs smoothly and safely. From setting up instruments to maintaining the sterile field, surgical tools are a vital part of successful surgeries.

In this program, you will step into the role of a surgical tech and experience what it is like to support a surgery from start to finish. You will explore the three phases of surgery: preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative. You will also learn how a surgical tech's role shifts at each stage and practice identifying the tools, actions, and responsibilities that keep the operating room running at its best.

By the end of this experience, you will understand how surgical techs contribute to patient care and safety. You will also strengthen your resume by demonstrating skills such as attention to detail, teamwork, and communication, while exploring whether a career in surgical technology is the right path for you.

We hope this program inspires you, challenges you, and helps you picture yourself as part of a healthcare team.

Skills you will learn and practice:

Perioperative Care

Medical Terminology

Attention to Detail

Knowledge Transfer

Decision Making

How it works

Introduction from Forage Academy

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Tasks in this program

Intro & Scenario

Meet your team members and learn about your project goals.

Your role

Step into the shoes of a surgical tech in a real-world hospital setting.
Learn the three perioperative phases and how they connect to patient care.
Practice identifying medical terms, supplies, and actions related to each phase.

Your goal

Understand the key steps in each surgical phase and how a surgical tech contributes.
Gain insight into how the surgical team works together to support patients.
Build confidence in applying surgical tech skills to realistic scenarios.

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