Surgical Technology/Technologist

Surgical Technology/Technologist is a certificate program (one to two years) offered at James Rumsey Technical Institute, a public institution located in Martinsburg, WV. This program is part of the allied health and surgical services field (CIP 51.0909) and prepares students to function as members of surgical teams, supporting procedures through instrument management, sterile field maintenance, and perioperative patient care.

James Rumsey Technical Institute also offers related certificate programs including Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Electrician, Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, and Culinary Arts and Related Services. Students in this surgical technology program can expect instruction in surgical procedures, anatomy, aseptic technique, and operating room protocols. The school's mix of healthcare and trade programs reflects its role as a broad-based technical institution serving the Martinsburg region.