Surgical Technology/Technologist

The Surgical Technology/Technologist certificate program at Gulf Coast State College is a one- to two-year certificate offered by this public institution in Panama City, FL. Under CIP code 51.0909 in the surgical technology field, the program provides foundational training for students preparing to work in operating room settings, covering sterile processing, surgical instrumentation, and perioperative care procedures.

Gulf Coast State College also offers a longer two- to four-year Surgical Technology certificate for students seeking extended training in the same field. Additional programs at the college include Computer and Information Systems Security, Culinary Arts/Chef Training, Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management, Physical Therapy Assistant, and Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic). Students enrolled in this shorter certificate program can expect a focused curriculum with clinical hours designed to prepare them for entry-level surgical technologist roles.