Surgical Technology/Technologist

The Surgical Technology/Technologist program at Northwestern Michigan College in Traverse City, Michigan is a two- to four-year certificate offered by this public institution. It is part of the allied health diagnostic and treatment professions field (CIP 51.0909) and prepares students to assist surgical teams by maintaining sterile fields, preparing instruments, and supporting operating room procedures.

Northwestern Michigan College also offers a Registered Nursing certificate for students pursuing another clinical healthcare pathway. Additional programs at the college include Culinary Arts/Chef Training, Recording Arts Technology/Technician, and Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. Students in the Surgical Technology program can expect coursework and clinical rotations covering surgical procedures, sterile technique, anatomy, pharmacology relevant to the operating room, and patient care before and after surgery.