Laramie County Community College Cheyenne, Wyoming

The Surgical Technology program at Laramie County Community College (LCCC) is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel as vital members of the surgical team. This comprehensive program provides a blend of classroom instruction, laboratory simulations, and extensive clinical experience. Students can expect to learn about surgical procedures, sterile technique, instrument handling, human anatomy and physiology, and patient safety protocols. The program duration is typically two years, leading to an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree. A significant portion of the curriculum is dedicated to hands-on training in a simulated operating room environment, allowing students to practice and refine their skills before entering the real world. Clinical rotations in local hospitals and surgery centers provide invaluable opportunities to work alongside experienced surgeons and surgical staff. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are typically eligible to take the national Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) examination, enhancing their career prospects in a high-demand healthcare field. Graduates may find employment opportunities in hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, and other surgical settings.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Laramie County 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.