Surgical Technology (A.A.S.)

General Education Requirements

Admission, Retention, and Graduation Requirements

Admission Requirements (General)

1. Apply, meet the general admission requirements and be accepted by Northeast State Community College.

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2. Indicate Surgical Technology as the desired major on the Northeast State application form.*

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3. See a faculty advisor from the Health Professions area prior to registering for classes and obtain faculty approval to register.

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4. Complete all required learning support courses prior to making application for the Surgical Technology program.

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5. Complete BIOL 2230, BIOL 2010, BIOL 2020, ENGL 1010, HRPR 1000, ADMN 1306, MATH 1530, PSYC 1030, COMM 2025, and a humanities/fine arts elective prior to making application for the Surgical Technology program. A grade of “C” or better must be achieved in all courses prior to admission. Biological science courses previously taken must have been completed within the last ten years.

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Surgical Technology Program Application Requirements

Admission to the Surgical Technology Program

1. Selection of each class will be made by the Surgical Technology Advisory Committee whose membership consists of:

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2. Students will be evaluated on overall GPA, grades earned in required sciences, prior education, and be interviewed by the Surgical Technology Advisory Committee. (Evaluation criteria will be made available to each student during the application and orientation process).

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3. Individuals selected will be notified in writing of acceptance into the program. Students notified of acceptance into the program must return the acceptance form, by the date specified, indicating intent to be included in the class. Students who do not respond will have their positions filled by other applicants selected by the Surgical Technology Advisory Committee.

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4. Students not selected for admission may reapply for a subsequent class.

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5. Transfer students - Individuals who have attended other colleges and desire to transfer into the Northeast State Surgical Technology program will be considered on an individual basis. Transfer requests should be directed to the Dean of Health Professions. Transfer students must meet the same standards and criteria as others desiring to pursue an associate of applied science degree in Surgical Technology at Northeast State Community College.

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Readmission Policies

1. Only one readmission to the Surgical Technology program is permitted. This readmission must occur within a one year time frame.

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2. A student must apply to the Surgical Technology Program Director for readmission at least one semester before the desired date of return.

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3. A student must request readmission in writing and appear before the Surgical Technology Advisory Committee.

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4. A student who fails to maintain a cumulative 2.0 GPA may be considered for readmission only after removing all grades of less than a “C” in all required general education courses.

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5. A student repeating a Surgical Technology course must repeat both the theory and clinical components of the course.

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6. A student may be readmitted only if space is available.

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Retention

1. Adhere to all Northeast State, Surgical Technology program, department, and clinical affiliate policies.

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2. Maintain a grade of “C” or better in each Surgical Technology course.

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3. Satisfactorily complete the theory, clinical, and/or skills requirements of each Surgical Technology course. Failure in either segment will result in a grade of “F” for the entire course.

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4. Submit to the Surgical Technology Program Director written evidence, on the appropriate form, of a physical examination within the past six months showing the applicant is in good physical health and possesses no physical disabilities that would impede the applicant’s ability to fulfill the functions and responsibilities of the surgical technologist. Any limitations in the individual’s ability to perform adequately will require additional documentation.

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5. Exhibit safe clinical behavior.

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6. Demonstrate professional, ethical, and legal conduct.

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7. Purchase professional liability insurance ($1,000,000/$3,000,000).

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8. Maintain CPR certification.

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9. Sign a statement prior to admission indicating he/she is drug free and submit to a drug test if requested by the Dean of Health Professions at any time during the program. A positive drug test is grounds for immediate dismissal.

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10. Students must comply with policies of clinical affiliates concerning criminal background checks and must assume associated costs.

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Graduation

Learning Support

Fall

1. ADMN 1306

   Medical Terminology I
   3
2. BIOL 2010

   ♦Human Anatomy and Physiology I
   4
3. Elective - Humanities/Fine Arts Elective

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   3
4. COMM 2025

   ♦Fundamentals of Communication
   3
5. ENGL 1010

   ♦English Composition I
   3

Spring

1. BIOL 2020

   ♦Human Anatomy and Physiology II
   4
2. BIOL 2230

   ♦Introduction to Microbiology
   4
3. HRPR 1000

   Introduction to Health-Related Professions
   3
4. MATH 1530

   ♦Introductory Statistics
   3
5. PSYC 1030

   ♦Introduction to Psychology
   3

Surgical Technology program is a selective admission program. Completing the general education requirements does not guarantee admission.

Semester I - Fall

1. SURG 1102

   Orientation to Surgical Technology
   1
2. SURG 1305

   Surgical Pharmacology
   3
3. SURG 1410

   Surgical Technology and Patient Care I
   4
4. SURG 2103

   Clinical Practicum I
   1
5. SURG 2310

   Surgical Microbiology and Asepsis
   3

Semester II - Spring

1. SURG 2201

   Clinical Practicum II
   2
2. SURG 2321

   Surgical Procedures I
   3
3. SURG 2330

   Surgical Procedures II
   3
4. SURG 2420

   Surgical Technology and Patient Care II
   4

Semester III - Summer

1. SURG 2302

   Clinical Practicum III
   3

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