Surgical Technology/Technologist

Surgical Technology/Technologist is a two- to four-year certificate program at Temple College, a public institution located in Temple, Texas. Part of the surgical technology field (CIP 51.0909), this program prepares students to assist surgeons and surgical teams by setting up operating rooms, maintaining sterile fields, handling instruments, and supporting patient care before, during, and after surgical procedures.

Temple College offers a range of related programs for students interested in health and technical careers, including Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic), Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance, and Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General. The Surgical Technology program at Temple College includes both classroom instruction and supervised clinical hours in surgical settings.