SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST

(Level II Certificate)

El Centro only

• Students pursuing this award program are required to meet Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards and course prerequisites.
• Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by the college awarding the degree.

Degree Plan Code: C2.SGTC.TECH.08

The Surgical Technologist program is 11 months in length and offers the student a learning opportunity to provide patient services in the surgical setting under the supervision of the operating room director. The Surgical Technologist, as a part of the operating team, aids in providing safe and efficient patient care. The technologist prepares the instruments, supplies and equipment for use at the operating room table and assists in the use of these materials during surgical procedures.

The Surgical Technologist program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP, 1361 Park Street, Clearwater, FL 33756; Phone: 727-210-2350; Fax: 727-210-2354) in cooperation with the Accreditation Review Committee for Educational Programs in Surgical Technology (ARC-ST/SA, 6 W. Dry Creek Circle, Suite #110, Littleton, CO 80120; Phone: 303-694-9262; Fax: 303-741-3655).

ADMISSION TO THE PROGRAM:

Admission requirements include:

1. Completion of all requirements for admission as a full time student to the college.
2. Satisfactory scores on assessment exams.
3. An information session.
4. Must complete prerequisites to program with a 2.5 G.P.A. or better.
5. Must have a G.P.A. of 2.5 or better from previous college courses. Developmental course grades are not included in the G.P.A. calculation.
6. Applicants are rank ordered for admission based on the grade point average earned on five (5) prerequisite courses.

Contact the Assessment Center at El Centro College to schedule the assessment exams. Visit the web site http://www.elcentrocollege.edu/healthcareers/ or call Health Occupations Admissions, 972-860-5001, to receive an information packet.

PREREQUISITES

SEMESTER I

SEMESTER II

SEMESTER III

+Support courses may be completed before, but not after, the semester indicated.

A minimum grade requirement of "C" or better is required in all courses.

NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four-year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice.