Endoscopy Technician

The Endoscopy Technician program provides students with the knowledge and skills required to work as an entry-level endoscopy technician (also known as a GI technician or a GI endoscopy technician). Endoscopy technicians assist physicians and nurses with endoscopy procedures and other minimally invasive procedures. They are also responsible for maintaining and cleaning medical instrumentation and equipment including endoscopes and accessories. This program is taught using a hybrid/blended learning environment. Students enrolled in this program will learn how to assist in a variety of endoscopic procedures. The training will also cover sterilization techniques, including the proper method for decontaminating and sterilizing medical instrumentation and equipment. Students will gain a solid understanding of microbiology and infection control. The training includes a combination of didactic and lab hours, as well as a 300-hour clinical internship. AIMS Education has a dedicated surgical lab that provides the perfect environment to train students and allow them to practice their psychomotor skills. The practical experience gained during the clinical internship will help reinforce those skills. Graduates or this program will demonstrate behaviors consistent with professional standards and will meet employer expectations for an entry-level position. Upon satisfactory completion of the program, graduates will be prepared to take the Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER) exam offered by IAHCSMM. After completing the program and attempting the certification exam, graduates will be awarded an Endoscopy Technician Certificate.