Surgical Technology/Technologist

The Surgical Technology/Technologist certificate program at Pinellas Technical College-St. Petersburg is a one- to two-year credential offered by this public institution in Saint Petersburg, FL. The program is part of the allied health diagnostic, intervention, and treatment professions field (CIP 51.0909) and prepares students to work alongside surgeons and nurses in operating room environments.

Students can expect instruction in surgical procedures, sterile processing, instrument handling, and patient safety protocols. Pinellas Technical College-St. Petersburg also offers related certificate programs including Pharmacy Technician/Assistant, Communications Technology/Technician, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist General, Watchmaking and Jewelrymaking, and Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician.