Kirkwood Community College Cedar Rapids, Iowa

The Surgical Technology program at Kirkwood Community College prepares students to become integral members of the surgical team. This rigorous program focuses on developing the knowledge and skills necessary to assist surgeons in the operating room, ensuring a safe and sterile environment for patients. Students will learn about surgical instruments, sterile technique, anatomy and physiology, and various surgical procedures. Through a combination of classroom instruction, laboratory simulations, and clinical rotations in real healthcare settings, students will gain hands-on experience and confidence in their abilities. The program typically leads to an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree and prepares graduates to sit for the Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) exam. Upon successful completion of the program and certification, graduates can pursue careers as surgical technologists in hospitals, surgical centers, and other healthcare facilities, assisting surgeons and contributing to positive patient outcomes.

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