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 develop the skills needed to prepare operating room, manage surgical instruments, and support surgical teams and ensure safe, 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
Applications open in April and close May 15, 2026, or once all seats are filled. Applicants must submit:
- High school transcripts
- Any college transcripts
Once a complete application and all transcripts are received, selected candidates will be invited to interview. After acceptance into the program, students must complete a background check and submit vaccination records.
Official transcripts must be sent directly from the issuing institution to Pierpont Community & Technical College. Please note that transcripts submitted by students (including forwarded or uploaded attachments) are considered unofficial and will not be accepted.
They may be submitted:
- Via Email: esprocessing@pierpont.edu.
- Via Mail: Pierpont Community & Technical College
500 Galliher Drive
Fairmont, WV 26554.
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.