Elgin Community College Elgin, Illinois

The Surgical Technology program at Elgin Community College provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel as integral members of the surgical team. This program typically involves a combination of classroom instruction, laboratory simulations, and extensive clinical experience in affiliated hospitals and surgical centers. Students learn about surgical procedures, anatomy, physiology, microbiology, and pharmacology, focusing on the principles of sterile technique, instrument handling, and patient safety. Graduates are prepared to assist surgeons during operations, ensuring a smooth and efficient surgical process. The program typically leads to an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree and prepares students to sit for the Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) exam, demonstrating their competency to potential employers. Career opportunities are available in hospitals, surgical centers, and outpatient clinics, contributing directly to the well-being of patients and supporting the surgical team. Upon graduation and passing the national exam, graduates can work as Surgical Technologists or Surgical Assistants.

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