Surgical Technology/Technologist

The Surgical Technology/Technologist certificate program at Alvernia University is a two- to four-year certificate offered by this private nonprofit institution located in Reading, PA. The program falls within the surgical technology field (CIP 51.0909) and prepares students to assist surgeons and surgical teams in operating room settings, covering areas such as sterile technique, surgical procedures, and patient care fundamentals.

Within the health sciences field, this program is one of several clinically focused offerings at Alvernia University. Related programs at the school include Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer at the certificate level, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse at the associate level, and Nursing Administration and Athletic Training/Trainer at the bachelor's level. Students interested in allied health careers can explore multiple credential pathways within the same institution.