Surgical Technology/Technologist

The Surgical Technology/Technologist certificate program at Lamar State College-Port Arthur is a two- to four-year credential offered by this public institution in Port Arthur, Texas. The program is part of the surgical technology field (CIP 51.0909) and prepares students to assist surgeons and operating room teams with instruments, equipment, and sterile technique during surgical procedures in hospital and ambulatory surgical settings.

Lamar State College-Port Arthur supports this program alongside other vocational offerings including Cosmetology/Cosmetologist General, Instrumentation Technology/Technician, Drafting and Design Technology/Technician General, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Surgical Technology graduates are trained to meet the demands of operating room environments and may pursue national certification through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.