Surgical Technology/Technologist

Surgical Technology/Technologist is a certificate program (2 to 4 years) offered at Prince George's Community College, a public institution located in Largo, MD. This program falls within the surgical technology field (CIP 51.0909) and trains students to assist surgical teams in the operating room, covering sterile technique, surgical instrumentation, patient care, and perioperative procedures.

Prince George's Community College also offers related health and technical programs including Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic), Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist, Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician, Culinary Arts/Chef Training, and Building/Construction Site Management/Manager. Students in the surgical technology program can expect a curriculum that combines didactic coursework with hands-on clinical training in surgical settings to prepare for national certification examinations.