Surgical Technology/Technologist

Surgical Technology/Technologist is a 2-to-4-year certificate program at Saint Paul College, a public institution in Saint Paul, MN. The program is part of the allied health and medical assisting services field (CIP 51.0909) and trains students in sterile technique, surgical instrumentation, operative procedures, and patient care within the surgical environment.

Saint Paul College also offers related programs including Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef, and Culinary Arts/Chef Training. Graduates of the Surgical Technology program are typically prepared to seek employment as surgical technologists in hospital operating rooms, outpatient surgical centers, and other procedural care settings.