Surgical Technology/Technologist

The Surgical Technology/Technologist certificate program at Aiken Technical College is a one- to two-year credential offered by this public institution in Graniteville, SC. The program falls under the allied health diagnostic and treatment services field (CIP 51.0909) and prepares students to assist surgical teams in operating room settings, covering sterile techniques, surgical instrumentation, and patient safety protocols.

Aiken Technical College supports this program alongside other health sciences offerings, including Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist, Registered Nursing, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic), Radiation Protection/Health Physics Technician, and Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology. Students in the Surgical Technology program can expect a combination of classroom instruction and clinical practicum hours that reflect current surgical care standards.