Surgical Technology/Technologist

The Surgical Technology/Technologist certificate program at Northwest Technical Institute is a one- to two-year credential offered at this public institution in Springdale, Arkansas. The program falls within the health professions and related clinical sciences field (CIP 51.0909) and prepares students to assist surgeons and surgical teams in operating room settings through training in sterile technique, surgical instrumentation, and perioperative procedures.

Northwest Technical Institute also offers a range of related technical and healthcare certificate programs including Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician, Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician, Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician, and Welding Technology/Welder. Students can expect clinical and classroom instruction covering surgical procedures, patient safety protocols, and the technical responsibilities of the surgical technologist role.