Surgical Technology/Technologist

The Surgical Technology/Technologist certificate program at Washburn University is a two-to-four-year certificate offered by this public institution in Topeka, Kansas. The program is part of the surgical technology field (CIP 51.0909) and prepares students to assist surgeons and surgical teams in operating room environments, covering sterile technique, surgical instruments, and perioperative patient care.

Washburn University also offers related programs including Engineering/Industrial Management, Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician, Health and Medical Administrative Services, and Physical Therapy Assistant. Students in the Surgical Technology program can expect clinical training and coursework in surgical procedures, infection control, anatomy, and the technical responsibilities of surgical technologists across a variety of surgical specialties.