Surgical Technology

Graduates of the Surgical Technology program are entitled to an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree and are eligible to sit for the national certification examination administered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA). Those students passing the certification exam are allowed to use the title Certified Surgical Technologist.

(800) 707-0057

3 West Dry Creek Circle
Littleton, CO 80120

 

The Surgical Technology program operates under the standards of the Accreditation Review Committee on Education in Surgical Technology

303-694-9262

19751 East Mainstreet, Suite #339
Parker, CO 80138

 

The Collin College Surgical Technology program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs.

(727) 210-2350

9355 - 113th St. N, #7709
Seminole, FL 33775

Employment Within 6 Months of Graduation

Class Year	Percent Employed	Class Size
2018	100%	20 Graduates
2019	100%	23 Graduates
2020	100%	23 Graduates
2021	100%	23 Graduates
2022	100%	16 Graduates

 

Pass Rates

Class Year	Number of Graduates	Number of Graduates Who Took CST Exam	Number of Graduates Who Passed CST Exam	Percentage of Graduates that Passed CST Exam
2021	23	23	20	87%
2020	15	15	14	90%
2019	20	20	20	100%
2018	20	20	19	90%
2017	10	10	9	90%

 

 

PHYSICAL STANDARDS:

1. Ablility to bend and stoop; able to stand and/or sit for long periods of time in one location with minimum/no breaks  
2. Ablility to lift a minimum of 50 pounds to assist moving patients  
3. Ablility to refrain from nourishment or restroom breaks for periods up to 6 hours or more  
4. Demonstrate sufficient visual ability enough to load a fine (10-0) suture onto needle holders with/without corrective lenses and while wearing safety glasses  
5. Demonstrate sufficient peripheral vision to anticipate and function while in the sterile surgical environment  
6. Hear and understand muffled communications without visualization of the communicator’s mouth/lips within 20 feet  
7. Hear activation/warning signals on equipment  
8. Ablility to detect odors sufficient to maintain environmental safety and patient needs  
9. Manipulate instruments, supplies and equipment with speed, dexterity and good eye-hand coordination  
10. Ambulate/move around without assistive devices  
11. Able to assist with and/or lift, move, position and manipulate the patient who is unconscious with or without assistive devices  

 

COMMUNICATION/COMPREHENSION STANDARDS:  

1. Communicate and understand fluent English both verbally and in writing, including health care information in order to communicate effectively with surgeons and staff to assure patient safety
2. Exhibit social skills necessary to interact effectively with surgeons, patients, families, Co-workers and supervisors of the same or different cultures such as respect, politeness, tact, collaboration, teamwork and discretion  

 

MENTAL/ATTITUDINAL STANDARDS:

1. Possess short and long term memory sufficient to perform tasks such as, but not limited to, mentally tracking surgical supplies and performing anticipation skills intraoperatively  
2. Able to make appropriate judgment decisions  
3. Demonstrate the use of positive coping skills under stress  
4. Demonstrate calm, appropriate and effective responses, especially in emergency situations  
5. Exhibit positive interaction skills during patient, staff and faculty interactions

PreRequisites

BIOL 2401 - Anatomy and Physiology I¹

BIOL 2402 - Anatomy and Physiology II

ENGL 1301 - Composition I

HPRS 1204 - Basic Health Profession Skills

SPCH 1311 - Introduction to Speech Communication (See Speech options)

HITT 1305 - Medical Terminology I

PSYC 2301 - General Psychology²

GEN ED - Humanities/Fine Arts Course

BIOL 2420 - Microbiology for Non-Science Majors

 

Program YEAR

First (Summer) Semester

SRGT 1271 - Basic Skills of Surgical Technology

SRGT 1409 - Fundamentals of Peri-operative Concepts and Techniques

Second Semester

HITT 1303 - Medical Terminology II

HPRS 2300 - Pharmacology for Health Professions

SRGT 1441 - Surgical Procedures I

SRGT 1461 - Clinical - Surgical Technology I

Third Semester

SRGT 1171 - Transition to Practice for the Surgical Technologist

SRGT 1442 - Surgical Procedures II

SRGT 2130 - Professional Readiness

SRGT 2561 - Clinical - Surgical Technology II (Capstone)

 

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS: 60

1. No course substitutions
2. May substitute SOCI 1301

3. Recommended to be taken as a prerequisite before the program

Costs are estimated and are subject to change.

 

Tuition:

Collin County Residents: $3,720

Texas Out-of-County Resident: $7,020
Out-of-State/Country: $11,220

 

Books: $600

Uniforms: $200

Clinical Readiness: $128

Certification Exam: $250 

 

Please attend an information session for the most up to date program costs.

 

Additional finanical information can be obtained from the bursar's website.

Collin Bursar Website

Donna Smith

Director of Surgical Professions

Email: DRSmith@Collin.edu

Office: (972) 548-6854

 

Rhonda Green
Professor/Clinical Coordinator of Surgical Technology
Email: RGreen@Collin.edu

Office: (214) 491-6216

Students will need to apply and be accepted to Collin College, before they are able to apply to the Surgical Technology Program.

 

Acceptance to Collin College does not guarantee acceptance to the program.

 

Students can refer to the Admissions department for information on how to apply to Collin College.
Admissions Department

Prerequisite courses are implemented into the curriculum for the Surgical Technology program so students are well prepared in the general subject matter relating to healthcare.

 

Prerequisites are required to be completed before acceptance to the Surgical Technology program.

 

Some courses may transfer from other institutions, please contact academic advising about credit transfers.

Academic Advising

 

PreRequisites

BIOL 2401 - Anatomy and Physiology I¹

BIOL 2402 - Anatomy and Physiology II

ENGL 1301 - Composition I

HPRS 1204 - Basic Health Profession Skills

SPCH 1311 - Introduction to Speech Communication (See Speech options)

HITT 1305 - Medical Terminology I

PSYC 2301 - General Psychology²

GEN ED - Humanities/Fine Arts Course

 

BIOL 2420 - Microbiology for Non-Science Majors

*Can be taken before or during the program. Recommended to take this course as a prerequsite.

 

Key:

1. No course substitutions
2. May substitute SOCI 1301

Attendance to a zoom information session is required for acceptance to the Surgical Technology program.

 

Information sessions give prospective students an overview of the Surgical Technology Program, the admissions steps, and the overall role of the surgical technologist in the workplace, along with job roles and salary information.

 

Current Information Session Dates:
12/4/2023  @ 11am

1/8/2024 @ 11am

1/29/2024 @ 11am

2/12/2024 @ 11am

2/19/2024 @ 11am

2/26/2024 @ 11am

3/4/2024 @ 11am (***Last information session before application deadline***)

 

Zoom Link

Meeting ID: 210 992 0498

 

To attend an information session you can join the open zoom link or reach out to:
Rhonda Green, Professor of Surgical Technology
RGreen@collin.edu

(214) 491-6216

After completing all other steps, students will then need to complete a Surgical Technology application.

 

Application deadline is March 8th 2024 at 5pm. Students will need to have completed all previous steps before this date.

 

Surgical Technology Application

 

Completed applications can be submitted via email to:
Donna Smith, Director of Surgical Professions
drsmith@collin.edu

Office: (972) 548-6854

 

Or in Person to:

Donna Smith (H206) or Rhonda Green (H225A)

2200 W University Dr.

Cary A. Israel Health Sciences Center

McKinney, TX 75071