Surgical Technology/Technologist

Southern Missouri Technical Institute, a public school located in West Plains, MO, offers a one- to two-year certificate in Surgical Technology/Technologist. This program is part of the surgical technology field (CIP 51.0909) and prepares students to assist surgeons and surgical teams in operating room environments as surgical technologists.

Southern Missouri Technical Institute also offers certificate programs in Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology, Welding Technology, and Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training. Students in the Surgical Technology program can expect coursework in sterile technique, surgical procedures, anatomy, patient safety, and clinical practicum rotations in surgical settings.