Surgical Technology

Columbia Basin College ETPL
The Surgical Technology program prepares students to work as an effective surgical team member. Students learn a variety of skills in lecture, experiential lab, and practical settings. These skills include: Peri-operative and post-operative patient care, aseptic technique, sterile procedures, surgical instrumentation, and surgical assisting. Clinical practice locations include: Hospitals, surgical centers, and physician offices.

Financial information

Total tuition

$13,652.10

Total required fees

$2,033.00

Books and supplies

$82.50

Locations

Richland Health Science Center, Online

Instructional methods

Hybrid or Blended Program

Program details

2 Years

Length of training

Associate

Award type

107

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

AAS

Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses

No

Other prerequisites

N/A

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

N/A

Certification/license test preparation provided

N/A

Employment performance results

Program type

Surgical Technology/Technologist

Completion rate

92%

Employment rate

84%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$27.11

Typical (median) annual earnings

$52,791.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Surgical Technology/Technologist

Healthcare and Social Services

86%

Other Industries

14%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
44
Completion rate
92%
Average number of students who completed each year
15
Gender
Male
15%
Female
85%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
2%
Asian
4%
Black or African American
2%
Hispanic
26%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
60%
Multi-racial
2%
Other
4%
Age
Under 20
0%
20 to 29
79%
30 to 39
15%
40 to 49
4%
50 and over
2%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
4%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
29%
Some college experience, but no degree
42%
Certificate or AA
23%
BA or higher
2%