Surgical Technology
The Surgical Technology program is a two-year Associates degree of Applied Science (AAS)(five successive semesters). At the conclusion of the program the prospective graduates are required to sit for the national certification exam. !4 new students are admitted each fall. Attendance is taken seriously. Grade reduction may apply for poor attendance.
Application Process
All prospective students are required to schedule a meeting with a Lakeland counselor to review transcripts. After meeting with a counselor each new student is required to meet with the program director to review the process and expectations of the program. The program director’s signature is required on each application before it will be accepted. Acceptance is first come-first served. When accepted a letter of acceptance is sent by the admissions coordinator with a confirmation return-reply. Students are advised to register for SURG1100 as soon as the registration option opens in May of the year preceding the first course.
Entrance Prerequisites for Surgical Technology
Application to the college (a Lakeland student ID number is assigned)
High School Transcript on file with college
Every student entering a health program is required to complete a placement test into Math 1550 or complete Math 0950 Intermediate Algebra with a “C” or better.
Minimum GPA 2.5 in the coursework required for the AAS degree
In the near future, a math course will be included in the curriculum (either statistics or Math1600)
Pre-entrance Exam passing score (currently TEAS 62%)
HLTH 1210 Medical Terminology with a “C” or better
BIOL 2210 Anatomy & Physiology I with a “C” or better (prerequisite BIOL1200)
Meeting with program director and signature on application
Health Requirements
Complete Physical exam by physician
Proof of immunity by titer for Hepatitis B, Varicella, Rubella, Rubeola
Two step TB, Tdap, and flu shot
Drug testing may be required at anytime during the program at the expense of the student
Health insurance required for clinicals
CPR for Healthcare Providers by American Heart (can be done during 1st semester)
Other Requirements of the Surgical Technology program and Clinical site
Complete Background check arranged through the college during first semester is required by the clinical site. Positive results may cause the clinical site to decline acceptance of student for a clinical rotation. Alternate sites may not be available. Specifics include, but are not limited to: theft, violence, substance abuse, or other felony.
Clinical Rotations
Clinical sites are assigned by the program director. Students working at a particular site at the time of acceptance will be assigned to a different site. Locations may be within 50 miles of the college.
