Surgical Technology/Technologist

The Surgical Technology/Technologist certificate program at West Virginia University at Parkersburg is a two- to four-year credential offered by this public institution in Parkersburg, WV. The program trains students to assist surgical teams in operating room settings, covering sterile technique, surgical instrumentation, patient preparation, and the roles and responsibilities of a surgical technologist during perioperative procedures.

This program is part of the surgical technology field (CIP 51.0909) and is among the health sciences programs available at WVU Parkersburg. Students at the college can also pursue programs in registered nursing, nursing assistant and patient care, recording arts technology, plastics and polymer engineering technology, and engineering and industrial management.