Surgical Technology program
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The surgical technologist program at North Central Texas College readies students to become Certified Surgical Technologist with a national certification from NBSTSA from a CAAHEP accredited program. You will be trained extensively in aseptic technique, creating and maintaining a sterile field for surgeries, preparation of the OR, technical and extensive knowledge of surgeries and instrumentation, proper counting techniques for surgery, how to assist during procedures, preparation of sterile dressings and safe, appropriate care for surgical patients. Courses are taught in the classroom, lab, and clinical sites throughout our service area. Upon graduation, you'll be ready to work as part of a team with doctors, surgeons, nurses, and other healthcare workers.
Earn your degree in Surgical Tech in as little as 2 years. Get trained. Then get to work.
Our Accreditation
The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredits Surgical Technology programs upon the recommendation of the Accreditation Review Council (ARC) on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting(STSA).
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
9355 113th St. N, #7709
Seminole, FL 33775
(727) 210-2350
Fax (727) 210-235
Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA)
19751 Mainstreet, #339
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 694-9262
Fax (303) 741-3655
info@arcstsa.org
PASS RATE
2023
93%
2019
2018
85%
2020
78%
2021
100%
2022
63%
100%
JOB RATES
2023
86%
2019
2018
85%
2020
100%
2021
100%
2022
72%
100%
Surgical Tech Program Admissions Steps
Applications are opened from September 15, 2023 to June 15, 2024 for Fall 2024 class start.
Step 1: Apply to NCTC.
Step 2: Register for pre-requisite courses.
Once all admission requirements are met, you will be notified by the Admissions Office of your acceptance to NCTC. You may meet with your success coach/advisor and begin registering for the pre-requisite and general academic courses if needed. See the Surgical Tech degree plan.
Step 3: Attend a surgical tech advisement/information session.
Information sessions are held in two ways. The recorded session can be registered for and watched at any time. The live sessions are held once a semester and are at a specific time.
Recorded session:
Attend this virtual online information session to learn more about the Surgical Technology Program. You can attend this at any time that is convenient to you.
Upcoming Live Sessions
Attend a scheduled WebEx information session to learn more about the Surgical Technology Program. These sessions are at a specific date and time. Emails with a link will be sent the day of the meeting. See upcoming sessions below:
Step 4: Register for the TEAS Entrance Exam.
Schedule, register, and pay for your in person TEAS test at the ATI/TEAS testing site and then with the Testing Center on any campus. You will be taking the 'North Central TX College Allied Health TEAS'. This covers reading, mathematics and science. Minimum grade at this time is 50%. Students can take the TEAS exam up to 3 times per calendar year with no wait time in between. Find more information here.
Step 5: Apply to the Surgical Tech Training Program.
After you have attended an information session, you will receive an email with more information about the Surgical Technology program application process. Log in to MyNCTC and complete the ONLINE application below. Paper applications are not accepted. Complete as much as possible of the application initially. Your application will remain open until all items are attached (TEAS scores, pre-requisite grades or immunization/titer proof) is attached. You can continue to return and add things until the application deadline.
Step 6: Program specific documents and steps.
Understand that all documentation needs to be completed and on file by the Application Deadline.
Completed Application
Transcripts Sent
Records of required immunizations
Completed Titers
TEAS Scores sent
After Acceptance, before orientation:
Attendance of an in person orientation will be required before the program begins in August.
The following will have to be completed by the in person orientation in August.
proof of American Heart Association Provider Basic Life Support CPR completion
criminal background check
health physical form
proof of health insurance
An updated flu shot and a drug test will be needed before clinical rotation begins.
Surgical Tech Degree Plan
First Semester
(Pre-requisite Courses)
Second Semester
(Pre-requisite Courses)
Courses and credit hours () required to earn the Surgical Technology AAS.
BIOL 2402 HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II — (4)
CORE HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS ELECTIVE — (3)
MATH 1342 ELEMENTARY STATISTICAL METHODS or MATH 1314 COLLEGE ALGEBRA — 3)
PSYC 2314 LIFESPAN GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT — (3)
Total credit hours — (13)
*Pre-requisite courses must be completed before the Surgical Tech Program starts in the Fall. All pre-requisite courses must be completed with a grade of C or better.
Third Semester
Fourth Semester
Fifth Semester
Courses and credit hours () required to earn the Surgical Technology AAS.
SRGT 1662 CLINICAL - SURGICAL/OPERATING ROOM TECHNICIAN (ADVANCED) — (6)
Total credit hours — (6)
Total Credit Hours: 60
The Health Science Programs at NCTC require a large time commitment from the student. Check the mock-schedule we created for this program to find out if this program is right for you!
Places of Employment
Hospitals
Medical Sales Rep
Sterile Processing Department
Surgical Centers
Private Physicians Office
Birthing Center
Jobs
Surgical Technologist
Surgical Equipment Sales
Manager
Instructor
Sterile Processing Manager
