Surgical Technology, AAS

The Surgical Technology program is a two-year degree program that prepares the student to assume the responsibilities of a Surgical Technologist.

Surgical Technologists participate in all aspects of preparing and monitoring instruments and procedures in the sterile operating room environment. The courses are taught in the classroom, the Surgical Technology lab, and at clinical sites throughout the NCTC service area.

The program is nationally accredited by the CAAHEP.

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
9355 113th St. N, #7709
Seminole, Fl. 33775
Phone (727) 210-2350
Fax (727) 210-2354
The oversight of which is by the ARC/STSA.

Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA)
19751 Mainstreet, #339
Parker, CO 80138
Littleton, CO 80120
Phone (303) 694-9262
Fax (303) 741-3655
info@arcstsa.org

Surgical Technologists may obtain professional certification from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) by graduating from a CAAHEP accredited program and passing a national certification examination. They may then use the designation Certified Surgical Technologist (CST).

The main part of NCTC’s Surgical Technology program runs from August to August and has a maximum capacity of 24 students a year. Students are required to complete prerequisites;  BIOL 2401 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I , BIOL 2402 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II , BIOL 2420 - Microbiology - For Pre-Nursing or Health Science Majors , PSYC 2314 - Lifespan Growth & Development , and HITT 1305 - Medical Terminology . All prerequisites must be completed prior to Fall Start with a grade of “C” or better.

Criminal background checks and drug screens will be conducted on all students and may disqualify individuals from the program. Titer evidence of immunity to Hepatitis B and communicable diseases according to CDC guidelines is required A minimum of a 2 shot COVID vaccine series is required by clinical partners American Heart Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider CPR certification is required. A physical exam by a private physician or another qualified provider is required. Documentation of personal health insurance is required. There is also a strict attendance policy in place for classes and clinicals. NCTC Allied Health programs have a non-tobacco policy.

Program Costs

Surgical Technology students can expect to pay additional costs for being in a Health Science Program, such as uniform costs, laboratory fees, physical, immunizations, health insurance, background checks, drug screening, and CPR training.

eBooks and MindTap access for the SRGT portions are purchased in the first semester of study and are included in the tuition and fees after admittance to the program. Estimated program costs are between $6,500 to $10,000.

Admission Process

1. Register for and attend a Surgical Technology Program information session. These are held in the spring at various times on an NCTC Campus. The schedule is on the NCTC website surgicaltech.nctc.edu and registration can be done via email or phone.
2. After the information session, the attendee will be emailed an application for the program, and instructions to sign up for a HESI exam.
3. Sign up and pay for the HESI Exam with the NCTC Testing Center.
4. Complete the admission process at North Central Texas College. The applicant must have earned either a high school diploma or a GED (General Equivalency Diploma). If the applicant has attended college before, official transcripts from each college attended are required. If the applicant has not attended college before, high school transcripts or GED scores are required. Other requirements may apply to international students.
5. Contact the Financial Aid Department and fill out a FAFSA form, if needed.
6. Sit for the admission test on the designated date.
7. Admission is offered in rank order of the admission exam composite scores. The program attempts to start with 24 students, but no alternates are admitted after the course begins.
8. The student must be at least 18 years old on the first day of class.

The overall program goal is to prepare competent entry-level surgical technologists in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains. The curriculum uses the three areas of learning acquisition arranged in a hierarchy of simple to complex

Programmatic Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• Identify the physical, interpersonal, and ethical aspects of the perioperative environment.
• Discuss basic concepts of surgical pharmacology and anesthesia.
• Identify basic concepts of technological sciences.
• Demonstrate patient care concepts.

Modality of Program

The Surgical Technology classes are face-to-face, online and at clinical sites.

NOTICE: The Surgical Technology Program reserves the right to change the curriculum and program requirements as deemed necessary for maintenance of high quality education.

Associate of Applied Science Degree

Graduation Requirements

A minimum of 60 semester hours is required for graduation with an Associate of Applied Science Degree.

Students who have completed the NCTC Certificate in Surgical Technology may, with completion of the additional 26 required academic hours, apply to NCTC to be awarded an AAS in Surgical Technology. Academic courses may be taken before, during, or after the certificate portion of the program. Degree-seeking students must pass all sections of the Texas Success Initiative (TSI).