Surgical Technology/Technologist

Blue Ridge Community College, a public institution in Flat Rock, NC, offers a two-to-four-year certificate in Surgical Technology/Technologist. This program trains students in sterile technique, surgical instrumentation, and perioperative patient care to prepare them for roles as surgical technologists in operating room environments.

Classified under CIP code 51.0909 in the allied health field, this certificate is designed for students pursuing careers supporting surgical teams in hospitals and outpatient surgical centers. Blue Ridge Community College also offers related programs including Cosmetology/Cosmetologist General, Mechatronics Robotics and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician, Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, and Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician certificates.