Surgical Technology/Technologist

The Surgical Technology/Technologist certificate program at North Idaho College is a two- to four-year credential offered by this public institution in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. The program prepares students for roles as surgical technologists, covering sterile technique, surgical instrumentation, operating room procedures, anatomy, and patient safety protocols used during surgical interventions across a variety of specialties.

This program is part of the allied health surgical technology field (CIP 51.0909). North Idaho College also offers related programs including Building Construction Technology/Technician, Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD, Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance, and Culinary Arts/Chef Training. Students can expect a combination of didactic coursework and supervised clinical practicums that prepare them for credentialing and entry into the surgical services workforce.