Surgical Technology

Students in the Surgical Technology program apply their skills to become allied health professionals who deliver patient care in the surgical suite. Surgical technologists ensure the operating room environment is safe, the equipment functions properly, and the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. They assist surgeons and anticipate the needs of the patient and surgeon during surgical procedure. Surgical technologists are the surgical team’s experts in aseptic technique. After completing required classroom and lab hours, the student must complete a clinical externship in an operating room. Externships are generally unpaid unless the student is sponsored by a facility. Students completing this program are required to take the Tech in Surgery – TS-C (NCCT) Exam.

Davis Technical College is accredited by The Council on Occupational Education and is a National Center for Competency Testing facility. Information regarding NCCT can be obtained at:

National Center for Competency Testing
7007 College Blvd., Ste. 385
Overland Park, KS 66211
800-875-4404
www.ncctinc.com

PRE-ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

This program is open to qualified adult students. In addition, students must meet the following program requirements:

• Adult applicants: High school diploma or equivalent
• High School applicants: Must be in the second semester of senior year and 18 years old on or before March 1st of the current school year. In addition, high school applicants need a cumulative 3.0 GPA, no N or U citizenship grades, and completion of Math 2 (B or higher) and English 2 (B or higher) to be considered for the program.

Minimum required grade for two quarters or one semester in the same school year is required.

• All Applicants: Documented prior work experience or education in health care that is directly patient care related, such as nursing assistant, medical assistant, emergency medical technician, phlebotomist, veterinary technician, or central processing/sterile processing technician.

If you are uncertain whether your job qualifies as direct patient care experience, contact the Health Professions Advisor for clarification.

Current CNA certification is required for applicants who DO NOT have healthcare experience.

• Contact/Meet Health Programs Advisor
• Complete the Davis Tech Placement Assessments
• Complete a Program Application and be accepted into the Surgical Technology Program

Any misdemeanor or felony conviction on record may negatively impact your chances of being accepted into the program, placed on an externship site, and obtaining employment in a healthcare setting. If you have a felony conviction within the last seven years or any drug conviction, you will not be accepted into the program.

If you have questions about the admission requirements, program, or application process, contact the Health Professions Advisor.

POST-ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Students accepted into the Surgical Technology Program, must meet the following requirements:

• Take and pass a 10-panel urine drug screen

The use of any non-federally regulated drug will result in a failed drug screen. The use of medical cannabis is not legal under federal law, and marijuana cards will not be recognized.

• Complete and pass a federal criminal background check
• Complete a physical exam performed by a physician and provide documentation
• Documentation of all required vaccinations
• Documentation of current Basic Life Support certification
  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support (preferred). This course is offered through Davis Tech and ECOE