AAS in Surgical Technology
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Application Deadline IS 5:00 P.M. THE 2ND FRIDAY OF JUNE.

Program Description
The AAS in Surgical Technology at Collin College is an 18 month program (two academic years) that will prepare the student for entry-level as a surgical technologist. The course of study consists of approved courses from the Workforce Education Course Manual of Texas. These courses must be taken in full sequence to assure progression of content from simple to complex. The Surgical Technology curriculum is approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and modeled after the Association of Surgical Technologists national curriculum.

Upon the successful completion of the program, the graduate can make application to the Association of Surgical Technologists’ Liaison Council on Certification to take the credentialing examination. After passing the certification examination, the graduate can use the designation CST behind the professional signature. Students must meet eligibility requirements for certification. Graduate outcomes for the program were developed based on the national curriculum and standard job descriptions.

Application Process and Deadline
Admission to the program is selective and competitive; students must apply for admission and meet all requirements of external clinical facilities participating in the program. These requirements include drug screens, background checks, selected immunizations and proof of personal health insurance. Students interested in the program should see an academic advisor for consultation and consult the college web site for more specific information. The application and admission process is outlined in the Admission Packet.

The deadline for submitting applications for the program is 5P.M., the 2nd Friday of June.

Pre-Admission Testing The Psychological Services Bureau (PSB) for Health Occupations Examination is used as an indicator of success in the program. The examination must be taken prior to the application deadline. More information is available in the program Admission Packet.

Career Functional Abilities Requirements After initial acceptance to this program, all students are required to meet specific functional abilities with or without accommodations for successful completion of the program and to function safely and effectively in the variety of the profession’s settings. The specific functional requirements are found in Functional Abilities/Core Performance Standards document. Students who think they may not be able to meet the functional standards and need accommodation are encouraged to contact the college ACCESS department as soon as this program is of interest.