TRCC Academic Divisions

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. The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs.

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.