Southeastern College-Charleston North Charleston, South Carolina

The Surgical Tech program at Southeastern College-Charleston is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel as vital members of the surgical team. The comprehensive curriculum covers essential topics such as surgical instrumentation, aseptic technique, surgical procedures, anatomy, and physiology, all taught by experienced faculty. Students will engage in hands-on training in simulated surgical labs, allowing them to practice crucial skills like instrument handling, sterilization, and surgical setup. A key component of the program is a clinical externship, providing students with invaluable real-world experience in local hospitals and surgical centers where they will assist surgeons and surgical teams. The curriculum is specifically designed to prepare graduates to sit for the Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) examination, enhancing their employment prospects. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are well-prepared to pursue entry-level positions as surgical technologists in hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, and other healthcare settings, playing a critical role in ensuring patient safety and the success of surgical procedures. While specific program length varies, it can be expected to be around 18-24 months.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Southeastern College-Charleston 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.