Prairie State College Chicago Heights, Illinois

Prairie State College’s Surgical Technology program is a rigorous, year-long course designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel as entry-level surgical technologists. This comprehensive program combines classroom instruction with extensive hands-on clinical experience in real hospital operating rooms, providing students with invaluable practical training. Students will learn to facilitate safe and effective surgical procedures under medical supervision, mastering essential skills like sterile techniques, instrument handling, and surgical assistance. Upon completion, graduates are eligible to sit for the national certification exam, opening doors to careers in various healthcare settings, from operating rooms to ambulatory care centers. With its accreditation and focus on practical application, Prairie State College’s Surgical Technology program offers a direct pathway to a rewarding career in the allied health field.

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