Hillsborough Community College Tampa, Florida

The Surgical Technology program at Hillsborough Community College prepares students for a rewarding career as integral members of surgical teams. This comprehensive program provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to assist surgeons and other healthcare professionals in the operating room. Students learn about surgical procedures, aseptic techniques, sterilization methods, surgical instrumentation, and patient care. The curriculum includes classroom instruction, laboratory simulations using modern equipment and simulated operating rooms, and extensive clinical rotations in hospitals and surgery centers throughout the Tampa Bay area. These clinical rotations provide hands-on experience, allowing students to apply their knowledge in real-world surgical settings. The program is likely accredited by CAAHEP, ensuring high standards of education. Upon completion of the program, graduates are typically eligible to sit for the Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) examination. Successful completion of the program and passing the CST exam prepares graduates for entry-level positions as Surgical Technologists in various healthcare settings, including hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, and clinics. Graduates play a vital role in ensuring the safety and efficiency of surgical procedures.

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