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Surgical Technology students in the middle of an exercise

Five CWI Surgical First Assistant Students Selected for Mayo Clinic Program

Surgical Technology students in the middle of an exercise

Five CWI Surgical First Assistant students were selected to attend Mayo Clinic’s Pathway to Excellence event on Nov. 3, gaining hands-on experience and meeting top surgeons.

CWI Nampa Campus Rendering

CWI'S New Nampa Facilities Near Completion

CWI Nampa Campus Rendering

College of Western Idaho is preparing to open its new Health and Science Building and Agricultural Sciences Complex this fall, uniting several programs under one roof to create modern, accessible, and collaborative learning environments. 

An instructor teaches proper methods for applying a cast on a patient.

CWI Surgical Assisting Students Hone Skills During Annual Lab Immersion

An instructor teaches proper methods for applying a cast on a patient.

College of Western Idaho’s Surgical First Assisting program hosted its annual two-week surgical lab in March, giving students hands-on experience to sharpen critical skills in a simulated operating room environment.

Surgical First Assistants work in a hospital setting

Inaugural Surgical First Assistant Cohort Prepares to Graduate CWI

Surgical First Assistants work in a hospital setting

CWI’s first cohort of Surgical First Assistant students are preparing to graduate this winter. Get an inside look at our first cohort as they prepare for graduation and the Certified Surgical First Assistant exam.

Surgical technicians assist during a medical surgical procedure.

Health Programs Application Deadlines

Surgical technicians assist during a medical surgical procedure.

Applications are now being accepted for College of Western Idaho’s Health Science programs.

Surgical Technologist students working with instructor

Applications for CWI’s Surgical First Assistant Now Open

Surgical Technologist students working with instructor

Applications for the inaugural Surgical First Assistant class at College of Western Idaho are now open!

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