Surgical Technology/Technologist

Surgical Technology/Technologist is offered as a certificate program (two to four years) at Eastern Florida State College, a public institution located in Melbourne, FL. This program falls within the allied health sciences field (CIP 51.0909) and prepares students to assist surgeons and other surgical team members in operating room settings, with training in sterile technique, surgical instrumentation, and patient safety.

Eastern Florida State College provides a variety of certificate programs in health and technical fields alongside Surgical Technology, including Radiologic Technology/Science, Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist, Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician, and CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician. Graduates of the Surgical Technology program are typically prepared to pursue certification through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.