Surgical Technology/Technologist

Surgical Technology/Technologist is a two- to four-year certificate program offered at Northland Community and Technical College, a public school in Thief River Falls, MN. The program prepares students for roles as surgical technologists who assist surgeons and nurses during operative procedures in hospital and surgical center settings.

In the surgical technology field (CIP 51.0909), students typically complete coursework in sterile technique, surgical procedures, and patient care, along with clinical hours in operating room environments. Northland Community and Technical College also offers related programs including Radiologic Technology, Physical Therapy Assistant, and EMT Paramedic training, as well as a variety of technical programs in manufacturing and trades.