Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences Lancaster, Pennsylvania

The Surgical Technology program at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences prepares students for a rewarding career as an integral member of the surgical team. This comprehensive program blends rigorous classroom instruction with extensive hands-on clinical experience, enabling students to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in the operating room. Students learn essential surgical techniques, instrumentation, sterile protocols, and patient safety procedures. The curriculum covers a wide range of surgical specialties, providing exposure to diverse surgical settings and procedures. Typically lasting around two years, the program equips graduates to assist surgeons during operations, ensuring a safe and efficient surgical environment. Clinical rotations at affiliated hospitals and surgical centers provide invaluable real-world experience, allowing students to work alongside seasoned professionals and apply their knowledge in a practical setting. Upon graduation, students are eligible to sit for the national Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) examination. Career paths for surgical technologists include hospitals, surgical centers, outpatient clinics, and other healthcare facilities.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences 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.