Cuyahoga Community College District Cleveland, Ohio

Cuyahoga Community College District’s Surgical Technology program provides students with the comprehensive education and hands-on experience needed to excel as allied health professionals in the operating room. This program focuses on preparing students to assist surgeons by passing instruments and supplies during surgical procedures, emphasizing both theoretical knowledge and practical skills. Through a combination of coursework, a dedicated hands-on surgery lab, and extensive clinical rotations spanning four semesters, students gain proficiency in essential surgical techniques. The program culminates in eligibility to sit for the Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) Examination, a crucial step toward professional licensure. Accredited by the CAAHEP, this program ensures that graduates are well-prepared to meet the demands of a career in surgical technology, working in hospitals and outpatient surgery centers.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Cuyahoga Community College District 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.