Gulf Coast State College Panama City, Florida

The Surgical Technology program at Gulf Coast State College provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to become competent and qualified surgical technologists. This comprehensive program combines classroom instruction with hands-on laboratory practice and extensive clinical rotations. Students learn about surgical procedures, sterile technique, instrumentation, anatomy, physiology, microbiology, and pharmacology. The curriculum emphasizes the importance of teamwork, communication, and patient safety in the operating room environment. A key focus is preparation for the Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) exam, a nationally recognized credential for surgical technologists. Graduates of the program are prepared to assist surgeons in a variety of surgical specialties, including general surgery, orthopedics, neurosurgery, and cardiovascular surgery. Upon successful completion of the program and CST exam, graduates can pursue careers in hospitals, surgical centers, ambulatory surgery clinics, and other healthcare settings. The program is designed to prepare entry-level surgical technologists to provide safe and effective patient care in the surgical setting. Although the exact duration might vary, many Surgical Technology programs at community colleges are designed to take 2 years.

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