Pueblo Community College Pueblo, Colorado

Pueblo Community College’s Surgical Technology program is a comprehensive, full-time program designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary for a successful career as a surgical technologist. The five-semester curriculum blends classroom instruction, hands-on lab work, and extensive clinical rotations in real-world settings such as hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers. The program focuses on developing proficiency in surgical techniques, patient preparation, maintaining a sterile environment, instrument handling, and surgical case management. Admission to the program is competitive and involves a hands-on interview process, ensuring that students are dedicated and prepared for the rigors of the program. Graduates are eligible to sit for the National Certification Exam, and the program’s accreditation by CAAHEP ensures a high standard of education and training, providing a pathway to a rewarding career in the operating room. This program offers a direct path to becoming a vital member of a surgical team.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Pueblo 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.