Central Carolina Technical College Sumter, South Carolina

The Surgical Technology program at Central Carolina Technical College is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel as vital members of the surgical team. This comprehensive program typically lasts two years and combines classroom instruction with extensive hands-on clinical experiences. Students learn about surgical procedures, sterile technique, surgical instrumentation, anatomy and physiology, and patient safety protocols. The curriculum emphasizes practical application, with students gaining valuable experience in a simulated operating room environment. Upon completion of the program, graduates are prepared to assist surgeons during procedures, maintain a sterile field, and ensure a safe and efficient surgical environment. Graduates are also eligible to sit for the Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) exam. Career paths for Surgical Technology graduates include Surgical Technologist positions in hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, and other healthcare facilities. Graduates play a critical role in ensuring positive patient outcomes in the operating room setting.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Central Carolina 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.