Surgical Technology/Technologist

The Surgical Technology/Technologist certificate program at Saint Louis Community College is a two- to four-year credential offered by this public institution in Bridgeton, MO. Under CIP code 51.0909, this program is part of the health professions field and trains students in the knowledge and technical skills required to assist surgeons and operating room teams during surgical procedures, including sterile technique, instrumentation, and patient preparation.

Saint Louis Community College offers several additional programs students may find relevant, including Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef, Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician, and Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician. Surgical technology graduates may pursue voluntary certification through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) and typically work in hospital operating rooms, outpatient surgery centers, and other surgical care settings.