Palatine Surgical Tech Program
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60067 Surgical Tech Program
The Surgical Technology program at William Rainey Harper College is a comprehensive 62-credit-hour Associate in Applied Science degree designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel as surgical technologists. This program provides students with a strong foundation in healthcare sciences, technological sciences, patient care concepts, and surgical procedures, emphasizing the crucial role of maintaining a sterile operating room environment. Students gain hands-on experience using state-of-the-art equipment in the Surgical Technology Suite, allowing them to practice and refine their skills before entering clinical settings. The curriculum includes extensive clinical rotations in affiliated hospitals, where students work alongside surgeons and other healthcare professionals, gaining invaluable experience in a variety of surgical specialties. Upon completion of the program, graduates will be well-prepared to assist surgeons during invasive procedures, ensuring patient safety and contributing to the success of surgical interventions, and for the NBSTSA certification exam.
William Rainey Harper College Surgical Tech School
Below we’ve included some basic information about William Rainey Harper College.
William Rainey Harper College Address
1200 W Algonquin Rd
Palatine, IL 60067
Website: https://www.harpercollege.edu/index.php
Surgical Tech Program: William Rainey Harper College Surgical Tech Program
Frequently Asked Questions About William Rainey Harper College
You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at William Rainey Harper 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.

