Piedmont Technical College Greenwood, South Carolina

The Surgical Technology program at Piedmont Technical College prepares students for a rewarding career as essential members of the surgical team. This program equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary to assist surgeons during operative procedures, ensuring a safe and sterile environment for patients. Students learn about surgical instrumentation, sterile technique, anatomy and physiology, and various surgical procedures. A significant portion of the program is dedicated to hands-on clinical experience, allowing students to apply their knowledge in real-world surgical settings under the supervision of experienced professionals. The program is approximately two years in length, leading to an Associate Degree, Diploma, or Certificate. Upon graduation, students may be eligible to sit for the Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) exam. Career opportunities for Surgical Technologists include positions in hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, private surgical practices, and other healthcare facilities. Graduates contribute directly to patient care and play a vital role in ensuring positive surgical outcomes.

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