San Juan College Farmington, New Mexico

The Surgical Technology program at San Juan College provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel as integral members of the surgical team. This comprehensive program equips students with a strong foundation in surgical procedures, anatomy and physiology, sterile technique, and patient safety. Through classroom instruction, laboratory simulations in a state-of-the-art simulated operating room, and clinical rotations at area hospitals and surgical centers, students gain hands-on experience preparing operating rooms, sterilizing instruments, and assisting surgeons during procedures. Curriculum generally includes coursework in medical terminology, surgical pharmacology, and surgical technology principles. Graduates of the program are prepared to sit for the Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) examination, enhancing their employability and career prospects. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are well-prepared to pursue fulfilling careers as surgical technologists in hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, and other healthcare settings, playing a vital role in ensuring patient safety and successful surgical outcomes. Typical program duration is around two years, resulting in an Associate’s degree or certificate of completion.

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