East Central Community College Decatur, Mississippi

The Surgical Technology program at East Central Community College prepares students for a rewarding career as a vital member of the surgical team. This program provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to assist surgeons during surgical procedures, ensuring a safe and sterile environment. Students will learn about surgical instruments, sterilization techniques, aseptic protocols, patient positioning, and basic surgical procedures across various specialties. The program typically involves classroom instruction, laboratory practice in simulated operating room settings, and extensive clinical rotations in affiliated hospitals and surgical centers. These rotations provide hands-on experience under the supervision of qualified surgical technologists and surgeons. Graduates are eligible to sit for the Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) exam, a nationally recognized credential that enhances employment opportunities. Career paths include working in hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, and other healthcare settings, assisting in a variety of surgical procedures and contributing to patient care.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at East Central Community College on the NCES website.

* Cohort Year represents the year for which students began their studies and applies to Graduation and Transfer Out Rates.
** Net Price is Average Net Price for 2022-2023 generated for full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded grant or scholarship aid from federal, state or local governments, or the institution. For public institutions only students paying the in-state or in-district rate are included. For institutions that charge students by program, net price is generated for the institution’s largest program.
NA (Not applicable) – Graduation rate, transfer-out rate and the net price are not applicable to institutions that do not have full-time, first-time degree-seeking undergraduate students in the applicable cohort year or the financial aid year.