Surgical Technology/Technologist

Surgical Technology/Technologist is a certificate program at Traviss Technical College, a public institution in Lakeland, FL. Offered at the one- to two-year certificate level, the program prepares students to work as surgical technologists in operating room environments, covering topics such as sterile technique, surgical instrumentation, patient preparation, and the roles and responsibilities of the surgical team.

This program is classified under CIP code 51.0909 in the allied health and medical assisting services field. Traviss Technical College also offers other health-related and vocational certificate programs, including Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, as well as programs in Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, Culinary Arts/Chef Training, Electrician, Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, and Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician. Graduates of this program are typically eligible to sit for the national certification examination administered by the Association of Surgical Technologists.