Sandhills Community College Pinehurst, North Carolina

The Surgical Technology program at Sandhills Community College provides a comprehensive educational experience designed to prepare students for successful careers as surgical technologists. This program uniquely blends classroom instruction, hands-on laboratory simulations, and real-world clinical rotations to ensure graduates possess the skills and knowledge necessary for safe and effective patient care. Students will learn to prepare supplies, equipment, and instruments, maintain aseptic environments, and assist surgeons during operations. The program’s emphasis on practical experience is enhanced through affiliations with prominent local healthcare facilities, granting students invaluable exposure to diverse surgical settings. Upon completion, graduates are well-prepared to pursue certification and employment opportunities in a variety of medical environments, making them highly sought-after professionals in the growing field of surgical technology. Students will also complete general education courses allowing them to expand their knowledge base. Graduates will be prepared for employment in various departments and clinics.

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