Surgical Technology/Technologist

The Surgical Technology/Technologist certificate program at West Virginia Northern Community College is a two- to four-year credential offered by this public institution in Wheeling, WV. The program prepares students for roles as surgical technologists, covering sterile technique, surgical instrumentation, operating room procedures, and patient safety practices used during surgical procedures.

This program falls within the allied health and surgical services field under CIP code 51.0909. West Virginia Northern Community College also offers related programs including Culinary Arts/Chef Training, Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology, Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Petroleum Technology/Technician, and Welding Technology/Welder. Students can expect a curriculum that includes both classroom instruction and supervised clinical practice in surgical settings.