Niagara County Community College Sanborn, New York

The Surgical Technology program at Niagara County Community College prepares students for a rewarding career as essential members of the surgical team. This comprehensive program provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to assist surgeons and other healthcare professionals in the operating room. Students learn about surgical procedures, anatomy, physiology, microbiology, pharmacology, and surgical instrumentation. A key focus is placed on mastering sterile technique, setting up the operating room, passing instruments, and ensuring a safe and efficient surgical environment. The curriculum combines classroom instruction with hands-on laboratory experience and clinical rotations at local healthcare facilities. These clinical experiences allow students to apply their knowledge in real-world surgical settings, working alongside experienced surgeons and surgical teams. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are eligible to sit for the Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) exam, a nationally recognized credential that enhances employment opportunities. Graduates can pursue careers as Surgical Technologists in hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, and other surgical settings, playing a vital role in delivering quality patient care. The typical duration of an associate degree program in Surgical Technology is approximately two years.

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