SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY

Associate in Applied Science (SUR.APP)

The Associate Degree Surgical Technology Curriculum leads to an associate in applied science degree. A graduate may be employed at a hospital operating room, surgical center or private office setting. Successful completion of the program requirements qualifies the student to take the National Certification Examination for the Surgical Technologist.

   Currently certified Surgical Technologists who do not have a degree may enroll in the required general education courses as outlined in the college catalog. Applicants will be granted a degree upon successful completion of the entire course requirements.

   The course of study combines general education in the humanities and the biological, behavioral and social sciences with instruction in the theory and practice of surgical technology.

Program admission procedures:

   Students must first be admitted to the College and must designate surgical technology (SUR) as their curriculum. Admission to the College does not guarantee admission into the program. Registration in the SUR courses is possible only after the student is interviewed and admitted into the track through a selection process based on a system of priorities.

Basic admission requirements include:

• High school graduation or GED
• Completion of the following with an average grade of a “C” or better: one year of high school algebra or college equivalent course (MAT 1100); one year of high school biology or college equivalent (BIO 1530 or BIO 1511).
• Completion of BIO 1570 (or BIO 2710), BIO 2630 and BIO 2640 with a “C” or better grade. • Completion of ENG 1510, MED 1103 with a “C” or better grade.
• Attendance at an Information Session.

   All requirements and procedures for admission (outlined in an information letter and during the information sessions) must be completed by June 30th of the year in which the student is intending to enroll in the program. Students who are accepted into the program are notified in writing no later than August 1.

   In order to sit for the National Certification Examination administered by the Liaison Council on the Certification for the Surgical Technologist (LCC-ST), students must obtain a “C” or better in all the currently required college and program courses for an Associate in Applied Science Degree.

   The policies and regulations regarding admission, progression and retention in the program, as well as certification are outlined in the student handbook that is provided to each student enrolled in the program. In addition to the regular tuition, students incur extra costs such as liability insurance, pre-admission health examination, supplies, travel expense for clinicals and application fee for membership to the Association of Surgical Technologists (AST).

   The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredits the SUR program. This program is designed as a full-time study; however, students may complete the required pre-requisites on a part time basis.

   A mandatory criminal history check will be conducted on all students selected to the Surgical Technology program, prior to the start of the program. 1) Conviction of a felony or any attempt to commit a felony within the 15 years immediately preceding the date of the criminal history check; or 2) conviction of a misdemeanor within the 10 years immediately preceding the criminal history check, will preclude eligibility for admission. In addition, all selected students must have a drug screen test prior to the start of the program. For details contact 248.233.2914.