Surgical Technology/Technologist

The Surgical Technology/Technologist certificate program at Mt Hood Community College is a two- to four-year certificate offered by this public college in Gresham, Oregon. The program trains students to assist surgeons and surgical teams in operating room settings, covering sterile technique, surgical instrumentation, and perioperative patient care.

Classified under CIP code 51.0909 in the allied health and medical assisting fields, this program provides technical preparation for entry-level surgical technology roles. Mt Hood Community College also offers related certificate programs in Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician, Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance, Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician, and Machine Tool Technology/Machinist. Students can expect a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on clinical training.