Surgical Technology/Technologist

Vernon College, a public institution in Vernon, TX, offers a Surgical Technology/Technologist certificate at the 2–4 year credential level. This program falls within the surgical technology field (CIP 51.0909) and prepares students to work as part of a surgical team, covering sterile technique, surgical instrumentation, patient care before and after procedures, and operating room protocols.

Vernon College also provides certificate programs across a range of other health and technical disciplines. Related programs at the college include Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist General, Barbering/Barber, Electrical/Electronic Communications Engineering Technology, and Electrical and Power Transmission Installation. Students interested in health careers can compare surgical technology with other allied health offerings at the college.