Surgical Technology/Technologist

The Surgical Technology/Technologist certificate program at Austin Community College District is a one- to two-year credential offered by this public institution in Austin, TX. Classified under CIP code 51.0909 in the health professions and allied health field, this program prepares students to assist in surgical procedures by providing training in sterile technique, surgical instrumentation, operating room protocols, and patient care within the perioperative environment.

Austin Community College District offers several related programs in health and technical fields, including Pharmacy Technician/Assistant, Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic), Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician, and Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. Students in the surgical technology program can expect coursework in surgical procedures, anatomy, microbiology, anesthesia practices, and supervised clinical rotations in hospital operating room settings.