Surgical Technology/Technologist

The Surgical Technology/Technologist program at Columbia Basin College in Pasco, Washington is a two- to four-year certificate offered by this public institution. Classified under CIP code 51.0909 in the allied health professions field, the program prepares students to assist surgeons and surgical teams in operating room settings, covering sterile technique, surgical instrumentation, patient preparation, and perioperative procedures.

Columbia Basin College offers a range of related programs, including Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Nuclear Engineering Technology/Technician, Network and System Administration/Administrator, and Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance. Students in the Surgical Technology program can expect clinical rotations alongside didactic coursework, with training designed to meet certification requirements for the Certified Surgical Technologist credential in Washington state.