Surgical Technology/Technologist

Surgical Technology/Technologist is a one- to two-year certificate program at Coastal Carolina Community College, a public institution in Jacksonville, NC. Classified under CIP 51.0909 in the surgical technology field, the program prepares students to assist surgeons and surgical teams in operating room settings, covering sterile technique, surgical instrumentation, and perioperative patient care.

Coastal Carolina Community College offers additional health-related programs including Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse and Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, as well as technical programs in Culinary Arts/Chef Training, Electrician, and Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician. The surgical technology certificate combines didactic instruction with hands-on clinical training, preparing graduates for the Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credentialing examination.