Surgical Technology/Technologist

The Surgical Technology/Technologist program at Wes Watkins Technology Center in Wetumka, Oklahoma is a one- to two-year certificate program offered by this public career and technical education institution. The program prepares students to work alongside surgeons and other healthcare professionals in operating room environments.

Falling under the surgical technology field (CIP 51.0909), this program covers sterile technique, surgical instrumentation, and perioperative patient care. Wes Watkins Technology Center offers additional certificate programs in related and complementary areas, including Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Carpentry/Carpenter, Electrician, Welding Technology/Welder, and Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance, giving students multiple career pathway options at the same campus.