Siena Heights University Adrian, Michigan

The Surgical Technologist program at Siena Heights University prepares students to become integral members of the surgical team. This comprehensive program equips 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, anatomy, physiology, and patient care. Through a combination of classroom instruction, laboratory simulations, and extensive clinical rotations, students gain hands-on experience in various surgical specialties. These clinical experiences, typically held at affiliated hospitals and surgery centers, are crucial for developing proficiency and confidence. The program’s curriculum is designed to prepare graduates for the Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) exam, enabling them to pursue rewarding careers in hospitals, surgical centers, and other healthcare settings. Graduates will be prepared to assist surgeons with instrument handling, maintaining sterile fields, and providing essential support throughout the surgical process. The program at Siena Heights, given its liberal arts foundation, will also emphasize ethical decision-making and communication skills within the surgical environment, further enhancing a graduate’s preparedness to enter a career of service.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Siena Heights University 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.