Surgical Technology/Technologist

The Surgical Technology/Technologist program at Fortis College-Columbus is a certificate program (2 to 4 years) at this private for-profit institution in Westerville, OH. The program falls under the surgical technology field (CIP 51.0909) and trains students to assist surgeons and the operating room team with instrument preparation, sterile field maintenance, and technical support during surgical procedures.

Fortis College-Columbus offers this surgical technology certificate alongside several other health and technical programs. Related offerings at the school include Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Medical/Clinical Assistant, Registered Nursing, and Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology. Students can expect instruction in surgical anatomy, aseptic technique, pharmacology, and clinical rotations in hospital and outpatient surgical facilities.