Palm Beach State College Lake Worth, Florida

Palm Beach State College’s Surgical Technology Career Certificate Program is a comprehensive course of study designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel as Surgical Technologists. The program emphasizes practical application, providing students with hands-on experience in a simulated surgical setting, preparing them for the demands of the operating room. A key component involves extensive clinical experiences across two semesters, immersing students in real-world surgical environments. Accredited by CAAHEP, the program adheres to rigorous standards of excellence, ensuring graduates are well-prepared to meet industry expectations. The curriculum covers surgical technology concepts, techniques, and procedures, alongside relevant pharmacology. This full-time day program, situated at the Lake Worth campus, offers a structured path to a rewarding career, opening doors to employment in hospitals, surgical centers, and related medical fields. Graduates will also be eligible for medical sales positions.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Palm Beach State 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.