Surgical Technology

Surgical Technology is a program taught at Southeast Arkansas College, USA. Intake: Fall, Spring. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.

The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Surgical Technology at Southeast Arkansas College prepares graduates for employment as an integral part of a surgical team. Students work on surgical team preparation and build practical skills through Surgical Technology Procedures courses and clinical practicums. The program is designed so graduates can assume appropriate responsibilities before, during, and after surgery.

Completion requires 63 credit hours to earn the Associate of Applied Science Degree. The program combines Surgical Technology Procedures courses with clinical practicums to support hands-on clinical experience. Eligible graduates may sit for the NBSTSA Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) exam.

Graduates work closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, registered nurses, and other surgical staff. Employment is described in acute and ambulatory care facilities.

The minimum requirements for admission in Surgical Technology at Southeast Arkansas College for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Southeast Arkansas College.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Southeast Arkansas College as pre-requiste for admission in Surgical Technology.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

All applicants must complete a background screen prior to entry/registration at the applicants’ expense through Verified Credentials. Classes are admitted in August. Class size is limited, and not all applicants will be selected for participation.

• Application deadline: 2nd Friday in April.
• High School diploma or GED equivalence.
• Completion of all SEARK College admission requirements.
• Completion of the Health Professions Application form.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) CPR Certification.
• Provide one (1) or all of the following test scores: ACT composite score of 19; Compass Reading score of 83; Accuplacer scores in: Reading 78; Writing 83; Math 77; OR Completion of 15 credits of general education courses applicable to the program with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher (excluding developmental courses).
• Also possess a 2.5 or higher GPA in the pre-requisite courses (Anatomy & Physiology I & II and Medical Terminology) for acceptance.
• College transcript documenting successful COMPLETION of Pre-Admission courses with a “C” or better.
• Provide transcripts from all colleges and/or schools attended previously directly to the program director.
• Students are responsible for submitting the above documentation along with their application. Incomplete files will not be considered until everything is complete.

Applicants who are selected for admission MUST notify the Health Professions Division of their intent to register by picking up an acceptance packet within the allotted time. Due to the availability of 15 seats within the program a waitlist may be utilized for applicants over the 15-seat capacity.

Therefore, failure to pick up an acceptance packet can possibly lead to being placed on the waitlist and the next applicant selected. Upon acceptance to the program, students MUST submit documentation to begin classes, including Current American Heart Association (AHA) CPR Certification Functional Ability Acknowledgement Form.

• Drug screens and background checks are at the student’s expense.
• Malpractice Insurance
• A 2-Step P.P.D. Skin Test or Chest X-Ray
• DTaP/Tdap vaccine (within 10 years)
• MMR vaccine (x2)
• Varicella vaccines (x2) or signature on SEARK College Vaccination Waiver Claim Form
• COVID-19 vaccine (at least 1)
• Flu vaccine
• Hepatitis B Series (3) or signature on SEARK College Vaccination Waiver Claim Form
• Functional Acknowledgement Form
• Criminal Background Check
• Current CDR through ANA
• Complete Criminal Background Check through Verified Credentials
• Drug screen within the first week of semester or random
• Receipt showing malpractice insurance fee paid through SEARK College cashier office

Please check detail of study units at https://www.seark.edu/surgical-technology

• Surgical Technologist
• Employment in acute and ambulatory care facilities

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