Surgical Technology/Technologist

The Surgical Technology/Technologist certificate program at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a 2-to-4-year certificate offered by this public institution in Perkinston, MS. The program prepares students to assist surgeons and other members of the surgical team during operations, covering sterile technique, surgical instruments, patient preparation, and perioperative care.

This program is part of the surgical technology field (CIP 51.0909). Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College also offers related programs including Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, Baking and Pastry Arts, Culinary Arts and Related Services, and Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician. Graduates may be eligible to sit for the Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) examination through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.