Athens Technical College Athens, Georgia

Athens Technical College’s Surgical Technology program equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel as integral members of a surgical team. The program provides a comprehensive education, covering everything from setting up sterile fields and assisting surgeons during procedures to post-operative care and instrument sterilization. Students gain hands-on experience using state-of-the-art equipment in a simulated operating room environment. The curriculum includes courses in surgical procedures and pharmacology, ensuring a thorough understanding of the surgical process. Graduates are prepared to work in diverse settings, including hospitals, surgical centers, and private practices. Athens Technical College’s Surgical Technology program has accreditation by CAAHEP, and graduates are eligible to sit for the Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) examination, signifying their readiness for a successful career in this vital healthcare field.

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