Surgical Technology/Technologist

The Surgical Technology/Technologist certificate program at Lake Superior College is a two- to four-year credential offered by this public institution in Duluth, MN. Within the surgical technology field (CIP 51.0909), the program prepares students to assist surgical teams in operating room settings, with training in sterile technique, surgical instrumentation, patient preparation, and perioperative procedures.

Lake Superior College supports a range of health sciences and technical programs on its Duluth campus. Related programs at the school include Network and System Administration, Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician, CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician, and Electrician. Students in the Surgical Technology/Technologist program can expect a curriculum that combines didactic coursework with clinical rotations in surgical settings to prepare them for entry-level surgical technologist positions.