Endoscopy Technicians
Special Requirements
Endoscopy Techs are not required to earn a certification to work. However, aspiring Endoscopy Techs can earn a certificate of completion from a vocational program or complete an associate's degree program in Endoscopy Technology or Gastroenterology from a community college.
Degree and Certification Options for an Endoscopy Technician:
People interested in the Endoscopy Tech field can enroll in a vocational academic program where they receive hands-on training and earn a certificate of completion. The vocational training program takes about eight weeks to complete and consists of 80 hours of classroom instruction and 200 hours of clinical instruction at a clinic or hospital environment.
Aspiring Endoscopy Techs can also earn an associate's degree in Endoscopy Technology or Gastroenterology from a community college. The associate degree program takes approximately two years to complete, if students attend on a full-time basis. Both types of academic programs teach students about the basic skills in Endoscopy and gastroenterology.
Visit the following Web sites to learn more about endoscopy technician certification:
Technicians and Associates are able to earn a certificate of recognition as a GTS, GI Technical Specialist by successfully completing the SGNA Associates Program.
Technicians and Associates are able to earn a higher level and certificate of recognition as an AGTS, Advanced GI Technical Specialist by successfully completing the Advanced Associates Program.
The EndoNurse Institute offers several different courses needed for certification. The passing grade is 80% or higher.
Required Fees:
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Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates Fees:
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Associates Program (Member):
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$80.00
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Associates Program (Nonmember):
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$160.00
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Advanced Associates Program (Member):
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$100.00
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Advanced Associates Program (Nonmember):
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$200.00
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Endotalk Fees:
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Amount
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Total
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Price each
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1 course
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$15.00
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$15.00
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5 courses
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$69.75
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$13.95
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10 courses
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$129.50
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$12.95
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For More Information, Contact:
Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates
401 North Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611-4267
Phone: 312.321.165
Phone: 800.245.7462
Fax: 312.673.694
http://www.sgna.org/
[email protected]
EndoNurse Institute
3300 N. Central Ave, Suite 300
Phoenix, Arizona 85012
Phone: 800.236.8265
http://www.endonurseinstitute.com/home.html
The data sources for the information displayed here include: Virginia Career VIEW Research. (Using onet28)
