Surgical Technology Program Overview
Train for a Critical Role in the Operating Room — with a Pathway to a Degree
The Surgical Technology Career and Corporate Training (CCT) program at Pierpont Community & Technical College prepares students for entry-level employment as surgical technologists through intensive classroom instruction, hands-on lab training, and supervised clinical experience.
Students learn to prepare operating rooms, maintain sterile environments, manage surgical instruments, and assist surgeons and nurses during procedures. This workforce-focused program is designed for individuals ready to enter the healthcare field quickly — while also providing a clear pathway to continue into a college degree.
Ashley Howard
Professor/Program Coordinator, Surgical Technology, Sterile Processing
- 304-534-9336
- ahoward3@pierpont.edu
- Advanced Technology Center, Room 117
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 may be available for qualified applicants.
Career Opportunities
Surgical technologists are employed in:
- Hospitals
- Outpatient Surgery Centers
- Specialty Clinics
The demand for skilled surgical technologists continues to grow as healthcare systems expand surgical services and operating room capacity.
$62,480
Median annual wage
*US Department of Labor
Course Catalog
| Number | Description |
|---|---|
| 8150 | Surgical Technology Principles and Practice |
| 8151 | Medical Terminology |
| 8152 | Structure and Function of the Body |
| 8153 | Surgical Instrumentation |
| Number | Description |
|---|---|
| 8154 | Pharmacology for the Surgical Technologist |
| 8155 | Alexanders Surgical Procedures |
| 8156 | Clinical Rotation |
Program Outcomes
Graduates of the Surgical Technology CCT program are prepared to:
- Function as an integral member of the surgical team
- Apply principles of aseptic technique and infection control
- Identify, prepare, and manage surgical instruments and supplies
- Assist during surgical procedures across multiple specialties
- Demonstrate professionalism, communication, and teamwork in clinical settings
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.
Admission
Applications for the Surgical Technology CCT program close May 15, or until all available seats are filled.
Application steps:
- Complete the Surgical Technology application through Pierpont
- Submit official high school and/or college transcripts sent directly from the issuing institution
- Please note that transcripts submitted directly by applicants (including forwarded or uploaded attachments) are considered unofficial and will not be accepted to complete an application file. High school seniors can submit their partial high school transcripts.
Submit transcripts:
- By Email: esprocessing@pierpont.edu
or - By Mail: Pierpont Community & Technical College 500 Galliher Drive Fairmont, WV 26554
Applicants with complete files will be contacted to schedule an interview. Interviews will take place between May 18 and May 28, 2026, at Pierpont Community and Technical College, Advanced Technology Center, 500 Galliher Drive, Fairmont, WV 26554, Room 117.
Students officially admitted into the program must complete a background check, a drug screening and submit vaccination records.
For questions regarding the Surgical Technology program, you may contact the program director and instructor, Ashley Howard, by email: ahoward3@pierpont.edu