Surgical Technology/Technologist

Surgical Technology/Technologist is a two- to four-year certificate program offered at Westmoreland County Community College, a public institution located in Youngwood, PA. The program trains students to assist surgeons and surgical teams in operating room settings, covering topics such as sterile technique, surgical instrumentation, and perioperative patient care procedures.

This program is part of the health sciences field (CIP 51.0909) and represents one of the health-focused credentials available at Westmoreland County Community College. The school also offers certificates in Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician, Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance, Computer Support Specialist, Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef, and Culinary Arts/Chef Training, providing a range of vocational options across different fields.