Hopkinsville Community College Hopkinsville, Kentucky

Hopkinsville Community College’s Surgical Technology program equips students with the essential skills and knowledge to excel as vital members of the surgical team. This comprehensive program focuses on preparing students to assist surgeons by ensuring the operating room is ready with the appropriate instruments, equipment, and sterile supplies. Students gain hands-on experience in instrument handling, sterilization techniques, and maintaining a safe operating room environment. They learn to anticipate the needs of the surgical team by passing instruments, holding retractors, cutting sutures, and meticulously counting instruments, needles, and sponges. Upon graduation and following completion of prerequisites in just two semesters, students are prepared to assist in a variety of surgical procedures. The program’s accreditation ensures quality and prepares students for success in this demanding, yet rewarding field.

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