Surgical Technology/Technologist

Surgical Technology/Technologist is a certificate program of two to four years offered at Northern Michigan University, a public institution located in Marquette, MI. The program falls within the surgical technology field (CIP 51.0909) and prepares students to assist surgeons and operating room teams by managing sterile fields, surgical instruments, and equipment during operative procedures.

Northern Michigan University also offers technical and health-related programs including Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, Electrical/Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician, Industrial Technology/Technician, CAD/CADD Drafting and Design Technology, and Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster. Students in the surgical technology program can expect training in sterile technique, surgical procedures, anatomy, and perioperative patient care through classroom instruction and clinical experiences.