Surgical Technology/Technologist

The Surgical Technology/Technologist certificate program at the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith is a 2-to-4-year credential offered by this public institution in Fort Smith, AR. Classified within the surgical technology field (CIP 51.0909), this program prepares students to assist surgeons and other operating room personnel during surgical procedures, with training in sterile technique, instrumentation, and perioperative patient care.

The University of Arkansas-Fort Smith offers a variety of technical and health-related programs at the Fort Smith campus. Alongside surgical technology, students can pursue credentials including an associate degree in Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician, a certificate in CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician, and shorter certificates in Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, and Welding Technology/Welder, illustrating the school's broad range of career-focused programs.