Surgical Technology, AAS

Prerequisites

The following courses must be completed prior to applying for admission into the Surgical Technology Program.

• BIOL 2401 - Anatomy and Physiology I (Lecture + Lab) +
• BIOL 2402 - Anatomy and Physiology II (Lecture + Lab) +
• BIOL 2420 - Microbiology for Non-Science Majors (Lecture + Lab) +
• HPRS 1206 - Essentials of Medical Terminology

Program Requirements

Total Semester Hours: 60

Selective Admission Criteria:

This program is a selective admission offering. Application information may be found on the TCC website.

• All applicants to the Surgical Technology Program must attend an information session before the application deadline.
• Students who are selected for admission must undergo screening for substances of abuse and a criminal background check prior to the start of clinical rotations.
• International students must contact the International Student Admissions and Compliance office at 817-515-1570.
• Once admitted to the program students must complete and earn a minimum grade of C in each specialized course. Most/all of the specialized courses are taught only during the day.
• After successful completion of the above curriculum, the student is eligible to take the certification examination to become a Certified Surgical Technologist through the Association of Surgical Technologists.

The Tarrant County College Surgical Technology Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), 1361 Park Street, Clearwater, FL 33756. Phone 727-210-2350.

Texas Success Initiative (TSI) Requirement for Career and Technical Education (CTE) Programs

All students enrolled in an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) program must meet the requirements of the Texas Success Initiative (TSI). Additional TSI information can be found on Texas Success Initiative (TSI)  and the Texas Success Initiative - Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board website.

Licensing Notice: Texas House Bill 1508

This program prepares a student for an occupational license. However, the student may not be eligible for licensing if they have a prior criminal history. For more details, see House Bill 1508 Licensing Requirements .