Surgical Technology/Technologist

Henry Ford College, a public institution in Dearborn, MI, offers a two- to four-year certificate in Surgical Technology/Technologist. This program falls under CIP 51.0909 in the health professions field and trains students to assist surgeons and surgical teams in operating room environments. Coursework typically includes sterile technique, surgical procedures, instrumentation, and patient care in perioperative settings.

The Surgical Technology/Technologist certificate is one of several allied health programs at Henry Ford College. Related programs at the school include Radiologic Technology/Science, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic), Medical/Clinical Assistant, and Pharmacy Technician/Assistant, alongside programs in culinary arts and technical fields. Graduates of this program are typically prepared to pursue national certification as surgical technologists and to work in hospitals and surgical centers.