Surgical Technology/Technologist

The Surgical Technology/Technologist certificate program at Great Lakes Institute of Technology is a two- to four-year credential offered by this private for-profit institution located in Erie, PA. Classified under CIP code 51.0909 in the surgical technology field, the program prepares students to assist surgeons and surgical teams in operating room settings across hospital and outpatient environments.

Great Lakes Institute of Technology offers several related programs, including Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General; Medical/Clinical Assistant; and Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training. Students in the Surgical Technology program can expect training in sterile technique, surgical instrumentation, patient preparation, and operating room procedures, with clinical components designed to prepare graduates for the Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) examination.