Surgical Technology/Technologist

Owensboro Community and Technical College, a public institution in Owensboro, KY, offers a two- to four-year certificate in Surgical Technology/Technologist. This program falls within the allied health diagnostic, intervention, and treatment professions field (CIP 51.0909) and prepares students to assist surgeons and surgical teams in operating room environments by handling instruments, maintaining sterile fields, and supporting perioperative patient care.

Students at Owensboro Community and Technical College may also be interested in related programs at the school, including Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Medical/Clinical Assistant certificates, Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary, Welding Technology/Welder, and Building/Property Maintenance. The Surgical Technology certificate provides clinical and didactic preparation aligned with national standards, and graduates may pursue certification through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).