Surgical Technology/Technologist

The Surgical Technology/Technologist certificate program at Western Dakota Technical College is a two- to four-year certificate offered at this public school in Rapid City, South Dakota. The program trains students to assist in surgical procedures by preparing operating rooms, sterilizing equipment, passing instruments to surgeons, and maintaining aseptic technique in clinical environments.

This program is classified under CIP code 51.0909 in the surgical technology field. Western Dakota Technical College offers a variety of other technical and healthcare-adjacent programs, including credentials in computer systems networking, environmental engineering technology, electrical work, plumbing, and industrial mechanics. The surgical technology program is suited for students seeking a career in hospital or surgical center settings across the South Dakota region.