Surgical Technology

Medical team performing surgical operation in modern operating room with tray of tools

Surgical Technology

The Surgical Technology program provides comprehensive training that is needed to prepare and work in a surgical operating room. This program consists of two courses. Training will include medical terminology, human anatomy, maintaining aseptic technique, and patient care. In addition, each student will assist with surgeries in the operating room.

A surgical technologist is an allied health professional that is an integral part of the surgical team. Graduates of this program will be qualified for entry-level positions in surgical settings and eligible to undertake a national certification examination for Surgical Technologists.

Surgical Technology is a workforce development program that consists of two 18-week courses and can be completed in approximately nine months. Salary information from the Association of Surgical Technologists can be viewed here.

Surgical Technology Programs

Title Credential Link to program details
Surgical Technology Orientation Training ‌‌
Surgical Technology 1 Training ‌‌
Surgical Technology 2 Training ‌‌

Contact Information

Workforce Development
Brock Administration Building
New Bern Campus
252-638-7248

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