Columbus State Community College Columbus, Ohio

The Surgical Technology program at Columbus State Community College provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to become competent surgical technologists. This program likely combines classroom instruction with extensive hands-on training in both simulated lab settings and real-world clinical environments. Students learn about surgical instrumentation, aseptic techniques, patient care, and surgical procedures across various specialties. The curriculum often includes coursework in anatomy, physiology, microbiology, and pharmacology. Typically, the program leads to an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree and takes approximately two years to complete. Graduates are prepared to assist surgeons and other members of the surgical team before, during, and after surgical procedures, ensuring a safe and sterile environment. Upon graduation, students are eligible to sit for the Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) exam. Career opportunities for surgical technologists include positions in hospitals, surgery centers, outpatient clinics, and other healthcare facilities. With experience, surgical technologists may advance to roles such as surgical first assistants or surgical team leaders.

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