Technical College of the Lowcountry Beaufort, South Carolina

The Surgical Technology program at Technical College of the Lowcountry (TCL) offers a comprehensive Associate of Applied Science degree designed to prepare you for a rewarding career as an integral member of the surgical team. This intensive program, completed in just four semesters, combines classroom instruction, hands-on laboratory experience, and invaluable clinical rotations at various sites across the region. You’ll learn essential skills in maintaining a sterile field, assisting surgeons, and ensuring patient safety before, during, and after procedures. The program emphasizes critical thinking, communication, and professionalism, fostering a supportive learning environment where individual differences are valued. With a strong focus on preparing students for the national certification exam, TCL equips graduates with the knowledge and practical abilities to excel as entry-level surgical technologists. Furthermore, the program opens doors to career advancement and specialization within the surgical field, as well as opportunities in related healthcare areas. TCL’s commitment to student success is evident in their consistently high pass rates on the national certification exam.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Technical College of the Lowcountry 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.