Surgical Technology

Surgical Technology

This program prepares students to become skilled surgical technologists through a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on clinical experience. Coursework includes anatomy, microbiology, surgical procedures, sterilization techniques, and patient care. Students gain the skills needed to prepare operating rooms, manage surgical instruments, and support surgical teams to ensure safe and efficient procedures. Graduates are prepared for employment in hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare settings. An Associate’s Degree or higher is required to sit for the national certification exam.

Application Information
Applications open April 1, 2026, and close May 15, 2026, or once all seats are filled. Applicants must provide high school and any applicable transcripts in order for their application to be considered. Once a complete application and all transcripts are received, candidates will be invited to interview. Once accepted into the program, candidates must complete a background check and submit vaccination records.

Official Transcript Submission Instructions
Students must request that their official transcripts be sent directly from the issuing institution to Pierpont Community & Technical College. Transcripts may be submitted electronically to esprocessing@pierpont.edu or mailed to: Pierpont Community & Technical College 500 Galliher Drive Fairmont, WV 26554. Please note that transcripts submitted by students (including forwarded or uploaded attachments) are considered unofficial and will not be accepted for articulation or evaluation purposes.

textbooks and certification exam vouchers are included in your tuition costs

Upon completion of the training, students will receive a certificate of completion and may be eligible to sit for the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) certification exam

Training Cost: $10,000

Financial Aid is available for qualified applicants.

Upcoming Course Offerings​

Pierpont's Advanced Technology Center (Fairmont)

Upcoming offerings

August 17th, 2026 – May 14th, 2027

  • Class schedule: 8:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m., Monday–Thursday (subject to change). Clinical schedule: typically, 6:10 a.m.–2:00 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays, or as assigned by clinical partners. The program follows the Pierpont academic calendar for holidays; clinical make‑up time may be required.