Saint Louis Community College Bridgeton, Missouri

The Surgical Technology program at Saint Louis Community College provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to become valuable members of the surgical team. This comprehensive program prepares individuals to assist surgeons during operative procedures by maintaining a sterile environment, handling surgical instruments, and ensuring patient safety. Students learn essential concepts such as surgical asepsis, anatomy and physiology, surgical pharmacology, and surgical procedures across various specialties. The curriculum incorporates hands-on training in a simulated operating room, allowing students to practice their skills in a controlled setting. A significant portion of the program is dedicated to clinical rotations at hospitals and surgical centers throughout the St. Louis area, providing real-world experience working alongside surgeons and other healthcare professionals. Typically completed in two years, the program culminates in an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree, enabling graduates to pursue careers as surgical technologists in hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, and other surgical settings. Graduates will likely be prepared and eligible to sit for the Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) exam, enhancing their employment opportunities.

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