Somerset Community College Somerset, Kentucky

The Surgical Technology program at Somerset Community College provides comprehensive training for aspiring surgical technologists, healthcare professionals vital to supporting surgeons and ensuring patient safety in the operating room. This program combines rigorous classroom instruction covering basic sciences, patient care, and sterile techniques with extensive hands-on clinical experience. Students learn to maintain a safe operating environment, manage surgical equipment, and assist surgeons during procedures. Emphasis is placed on mastering sterile techniques and understanding human anatomy, surgical procedures, and medical tools. Prior to clinicals, students must obtain and maintain CPR certification for healthcare professionals. Graduates are eligible to sit for the national certification exam, enhancing their career prospects. With accreditation from ARC/STSA and CAAHEP, Somerset Community College’s Surgical Technology program prepares students for a rewarding career in the operating room.

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