Main Page : Programs : Faculty & Staff : Program Accreditations : Events & Deadlines :   Surgical Technology Program THREE RIVERS COMMUNITY COLLEGE    SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM FACT SHEET Program Description A three-semester, non-credit, continuing education program developed to meet the demand for surgical technologists in the area. Course lectures and college lab practices are held on the college campus. Clinical experiences are conducted in local hospitals under the supervision of the program faculty. Graduates are eligible to take the National Certifying Exam for Surgical Technologists. Admission Criteria       1.   A completed program application with a copy of high school diploma or equivalent on file in the Allied Health office by June 1 st .       2.   Satisfactory performance on the Health Occupations Aptitude Exam (exam fee $10) is required for selection for admission.       3.   Successful completion of a health physical exam and a CPR course for health professionals are required for admission into the program after selection.. Applicants are responsible for physical exam fee of approximately $100 and CPR course fee of approximately $30. Program Curriculum          Fall Semester (15 weeks)                           Hours/week Basic Science for Surgical Technology                  11 class Fundamentals of Surgical Technology                   5 class & 6 lab          Spring Semester (15 weeks) Technical Science for Surgical Technology              3 class Surgical Technology I                                        12 class & 15 clinical          Summer Semester (8 weeks) Surgical Technology II                                         2 ½ class & 25 clinical NOTE: Program is Pell Grant approved.