Surgical Technology/Technologist

Surgical Technology/Technologist is a two- to four-year certificate program at Herzing University-New Orleans, a private nonprofit institution in Metairie, LA. This program is part of the surgical technology field (CIP 51.0909) and prepares students to assist in surgical procedures as part of an operating room team.

Herzing University-New Orleans also offers programs in Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator, Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder, Medical/Clinical Assistant, Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, and Health/Health Care Administration/Management. Students can expect instruction in surgical anatomy, sterile technique, surgical instrumentation, patient care, and scrub and circulating roles, along with clinical practicum experience in surgical environments.