Hickory Surgical Tech Program
Burke County Surgical Tech Program
28602 Surgical Tech Program
Catawba Valley Community College’s Surgical Technology program provides comprehensive training for individuals seeking to become integral members of surgical teams. This five-semester program equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary to assist surgeons, prepare instruments and equipment, maintain sterile environments, and contribute to positive patient outcomes. A blend of classroom instruction, laboratory practice, and clinical rotations in diverse settings like hospitals and surgery centers ensures students are well-prepared for the demands of the operating room. Unique to CVCC, students sit for the national certification exam before graduation, enhancing their credentials as they enter the workforce. With a focus on hands-on learning and real-world experience, this program opens doors to a variety of career opportunities, from assisting in surgical procedures to working in central sterile processing units and beyond. Applicants should be prepared for a rigorous curriculum and a commitment to maintaining the high technical and ethical standards expected in the surgical field.
Catawba Valley Community College Surgical Tech School
Below we’ve included some basic information about Catawba Valley Community College.
Catawba Valley Community College Address
2550 Hwy 70 SE
Hickory, NC 28602
Website: www.cvcc.edu/
Surgical Tech Program: Catawba Valley Community College Surgical Tech Program
Frequently Asked Questions About Catawba Valley Community College
You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Catawba Valley 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.

