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Surgical Technology - Associate of Applied Science

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Allied Health DepartmentAssociate of Applied Science

General

Program Learning Outcomes

Program Entrance Requirements

Graduation Requirements

Required Courses

Degree Pathways

Program Entrance Requirements

Admission to the ST program

  1. High school diploma or GED certificate.

  2. Satisfactory scores on placement tests: Students who fail to make a satisfactory score on the placement tests will be required to enroll and pass the appropriate developmental class with a “C” or better. Placement test scores may not be utilized in lieu of a “D” or “F” in any developmental class.

  3. Criminal Background Checks: Surgical Technology is a very selective medical field and criminal background checks are required for many positions per Department of Health for employment and certification. The Joint Commission also requires healthcare organizations to verify criminal background information on individuals who provide services, care, and treatment to patients/clients during practicum activities.

  4. A “C” must be maintained in all ST curriculum courses to progress and/or graduate with AAS in Surgical Technology.

Students are admitted to the ST program in the Spring semester of each year. The deadline to apply for the program is 5:00 pm May 1. Students wishing to make application must complete all requirements set forth in the current application packet and submit to the Allied Health Director starting August 15th.