Surgical Technology/Technologist

The Surgical Technology/Technologist certificate program at Southern Maine Community College is a two- to four-year credential offered at this public institution in South Portland, Maine. Classified under CIP code 51.0909 in the allied health and surgical services field, the program prepares students for roles as surgical technologists, with training in sterile technique, surgical instrumentation, patient preparation, and operating room procedures across a range of surgical specialties.

Southern Maine Community College offers several related programs at the same campus, including Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects; Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance; Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician; Electrician; and Plumbing Technology/Plumber. Students interested in allied health careers may also wish to explore the college's programs in Registered Nursing, Radiologic Technology, and other health-focused fields.