Oakland Community College Auburn Hills, Michigan

Oakland Community College’s Surgical Technology program equips students with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel as integral members of surgical teams. Over two years, students delve into the essentials of maintaining a sterile operating room environment, arranging surgical equipment, and ensuring patient safety throughout procedures. The curriculum combines rigorous classroom instruction with extensive clinical experience at local hospitals and surgical centers, fostering both theoretical understanding and practical proficiency. Students learn from experienced practitioners and benefit from small class sizes and personalized attention. Graduates are well-prepared to take the national certification exam and embark on rewarding careers in operating rooms, surgical centers, or private practice settings. Furthermore, OCC offers seamless transfer pathways to universities, enabling graduates to pursue advanced degrees and expand their career possibilities within the healthcare field. OCC’s program emphasizes a holistic approach to surgical technology education, focusing on cognitive, psychomotor, and affective learning domains.

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