Surgical Technology/Technologist

Minnesota State Community and Technical College in Fergus Falls, MN offers a two- to four-year certificate in Surgical Technology/Technologist through this public institution. The program is part of the allied health field (CIP 51.0909) and prepares students to assist surgeons and other medical personnel during surgical procedures in hospital and clinical environments.

The college also offers programs in Plumbing Technology, Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, Civil Engineering Technologies, Cosmetology, and Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD. Students in the surgical technology program can expect training in sterile technique, surgical instrumentation, patient care during procedures, and operating room protocols, building the technical foundation needed to work as a surgical technologist.