Surgical Technology/Technologist

The Surgical Technology/Technologist certificate program at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is a two- to four-year certificate offered by this public institution in Valdosta, GA. The program falls within the surgical technology field (CIP 51.0909) and prepares students to assist in surgical procedures by sterilizing instruments, preparing operating rooms, and supporting surgical teams in hospital and outpatient surgery settings.

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College offers a range of other vocational programs, including Cosmetology/Cosmetologist General, Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance, Culinary Arts/Chef Training, and Electrician at both the one- to two-year and two- to four-year certificate levels. Graduates of the surgical technology program are typically eligible to sit for the Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) examination administered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.