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EAST CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE

assuring all data is correct and received by both offices before the application deadline. Students admitted to the course must adhere to the policies in the current East Central Community College Catalog and the Emergency Medical Technology Student Handbook. The number of students admitted into the program will vary according to resources available. Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the program. SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM Surgical Technology is an instructional program that prepares an individual to serve as a member of the surgical team to work with surgeons, anesthesiologists, certified registered nurse anesthetists, registered nurses, physician’s assistants and other surgical personnel in delivering patient care and assuming appropriate responsibilities before, during, and after surgery. This program includes the education of all aspects of surgical technology including the role of second assistant and circulator. Students who complete the two-year program of study may be awarded an Associate of Applied Science degree. Qualified students will be required to take the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting to become a Certified Surgical Technologist. Qualified students at schools without programmatic accreditation may sit for the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT). Industry standards are based on the Core Curriculum for Surgical Technology. The Surgical Technology Program received continuing accreditation from: Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Programs 9355 113th St. N, #7709, Seminole, FL 33775 Phone: 727-210-2350 Website: http://www.caahep.org/ The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting 3 West Dry Creek Circle, Suite 100, Littleton, Colorado 80120 Phone: 800-707-0057 Website: http://www.nbstsa.org Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting 19751 E. Mainstreet, Suite 339, Parker, CO 80138 Phone: 303-694-9262 Email: info@arcstsa.org Admission Requirements (Applications are open Jan. 1 through June 1 annually.) 1. The applicant must be of legal working age (18) before May 1 of program completion year. Proof of age must be submitted to the Office of Healthcare Education and can include current driver’s license, birth certificate, state-issued identification, or tribal identification. 2. The applicant must have a 12th grade education as demonstrated by a high school diploma, high school equivalency, or equivalent. 3. The applicant must be in good physical condition, which includes the ability to perform the essential functions related to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) core standards, as verified by a medical examination and certifying report (National Certification Requirement). 4. Applicants must have an ACT® composite score of 16 with a 12 in math and reading, or 12 composite if taken before October 1989, with a 12 in math and reading. The ACT on-campus test, or Residual ACT is accepted; however, it does not transfer to other institutions. 5. The applicant must have acceptable personal qualities as established through a personal interview. Applicants shall be selected for interviews by the Surgical Technology Admissions Committee. 6. The applicant must be recommended for admission by the Surgical Technology Admissions Committee. 7. All applicants are required to pay the College’s business office for preadmission fees. Meeting minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission to the program.

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