Heidi Anderton
- Health Professions Advisor
- 801-593-2362
- Schedule an Appointment
School of
Health Professions
Application is Open
— Application Closes 11/03/23 —
Program Summary
When Can I Start
Year-round pending Program Acceptance
Credits
46 Credit Hours
Time to Complete
16 Months
- 24hrs/wk (classroom)
- 40hrs/wk (clinicals)
Training Locations
Main Campus
Adult Student Costs | $5,662*
Estimated: Includes Tuition, Fees and Course Materials. Some elective courses may have additional fees and/or materials that are not calculated in this summary.
High School Costs | $1,114
Tuition is free for high school students, however there are some fees and materials that they may be responsible for at the beginning or during the program
- NOTE: Textbook and material costs are based on Davis Tech’s bookstore prices at the time of publication and are subject to change. There are no charges associated with personal data collection and processes or verification of student identity.
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Program Outcomes
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Placement Rate
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PTCB EXAM PASS RATE
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Career Outlook
Program / Admission Details
Program Description
Students in the Surgical Technology program apply their skills to become allied health professionals who work in the surgical suite delivering patient care. 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. Surgical technologists are the surgical team’s experts in aseptic technique. After completion of required classroom hours, the student is required to complete a non-paid clinical externship in an operating room. 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 will be 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
Admission Requirements
PRE-ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
This program is open to qualified adult students. In addition, students must meet the following program requirements:
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent (adult students only)
- High school students must have a cumulative 3.0 GPA. Students may take the READING and MATH exam in lieu of meeting the GPA requirement
- High school students must be in second semester of their senior year and be 18 years old on or before March 1st of the current school year
- 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, being 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 type of drug conviction, you will not be accepted into the program.
If you have questions regarding the admission requirements, program, or application process, please contact the Health Professions Advisor at 801-593-2362.
POST-ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Students accepted into the Surgical Technology Program, must meet the following requirements:
- Take and pass a urine drug screen
- 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 CPR certification
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (preferred). This course is offered through Davis Tech and ECOE
Placement Assessment Requirements
Transcripts for prior academic learning or assessments (such as college or high school), may waive some or all of the admission requirements. Copies should be provided to the Assessment Center. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable in most cases.
The following tests are required for this program:
- Accuplacer Next Generation Reading Practice Reading Test
- Accuplacer Next Generation Math (Arithmetic) Practice Math Test
- High School student applicants must submit transcripts for ALL PROGRAMS. Cumulative GPA of 2.0 and successful completion of Math 2 (B or higher) and English 2 (B or higher) is required to waive testing for high school students. Some programs have higher GPA requirements. Student’s must have the minimum required grade for two quarters or one semester in the same school year.
- Placement testing is waived for students with a Davis Tech Certificate of Completion at an equivalent level or higher, or an associate degree or higher from a regionally accredited college
Credentials and Certifications
- Davis Technical College Credentials
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- Davis Technical College Certificate of Program Completion
- Available Licensing/Certifications
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- Tech in Surgery - TS-C (NCCT)
Transfer Options
The following academic agreements are available to students in the this program. In order to receive credit for course work included in these agreements, you must provide a transcript to the receiving institution.
Please be aware that some agreements require you to complete the entire program before they will transfer credit. Please contact your instructor at Davis Tech if you have questions.
This program is eligible to transfer credits towards an AAS degree to the following institutions:
Application Dates
| Application Period | Apply |
|---|---|
| Sep 18 - Nov 03, 2023 | Application is Open |
| Dec 18 - Feb 02, 2024 | Application opens Dec 18 |
| Mar 18 - May 03, 2024 | Application opens Mar 18 |
Classroom Hours
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8am-11am | 8am-11am | 8am-11am | 8am-11am | 8am-11am |
| 12pm-3pm | 12pm-3pm | 12pm-3pm | 12pm-3pm | 12pm-3pm |
Program Faculty
FT Leah Garrick | Lead Instructor
- CST
- Associate degree from Utah State University
FT Mikeling Yu
- CST
- Certificate from Davis Technical College
FT Nikki Peterson
- CST
- Certificate from Davis Technical College
PT Stephanie Arquette
- CST
- Bachelor's degree from University of Nevada