Program Information:
The Surgical Technology program is designed for students who are looking to pursue a career as a Certified Surgical Technologist. The program is two years long and upon completion the students earn their Associates Degree in Applied Science in Surgical Technology. National certification as a surgical technologist requires graduates to pass the examination administered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting to become a Certified Surgical Technologist. This national examination is offered as part of the completion of the program. The first two semesters of the program consist of didactic and lab work in our mock operating room. The last three semesters consist of didactic and over 950 hours of clinical learning experiences. Certified Surgical Technologist are in high demand and career opportunities include working in hospital operating rooms, delivery rooms, ambulatory care centers, physician offices and central sterilizing departments. A number are also employed as instructors and directors of surgical technology programs.
- This applied science program of study must be taken in its entirety to meet degree requirements.
- Career cluster includes certified surgical technologists in hospital operating rooms, delivery rooms, ambulatory care centers, physician offices and central sterilizing departments. A number are employed as instructors and directors of surgical technology programs.
- All surgical technology students must earn a minimum grade of C in courses with a prefix of BIO and SGT. Students who fail to achieve a C in any of these courses will be dismissed from the program.
- Students have the right to reapply for admission to the program based on program admission committee action and space availability. In the case of readmission, credit will be allowed for courses previously completed with a minimum grade of C. Only one re-admission is allowed.
- All science courses must be completed with a minimum grade of C within the last five years.
- Students are enrolled in over 950 hours of clinical experience during the program. National certification as a surgical technologist requires graduates to pass the examination administered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting. Students are required to complete the examination as the final outcome of the program.
- The program is conducted on a limited basis and is a separate procedure from application and admission to LLCC. Following acceptance to the program, students are required to have:
- A health assessment performed at the student’s expense.
- Documentation of immunizations
- A criminal background check and drug screen at the student’s expense
- CPR certification for Health Care Providers
For Program Information Contact:
Health Professions Department at 217-786-2447 or 217-786-4693 or see a Health Professions Student Success Coach.
Admission to the Program:
- Submit the LLCC admission worksheet.
- Be a high school graduate (with proof of graduation) or have a GED certificate on file in the Admissions and Records office.
- Have a composite ACT score of 19 or higher, OR SAT total scores of 980, OR achieve an overall score of proficient on the TEAS test (ACT/SAT/TEAS waived if student has a Bachelor's degree or higher). Have the test results sent to the LLCC Records Office. If the test is needed, call the Office of Placement and Testing at 217-786-2211.
- Demonstrate placement out of MAT 082.
- Demonstrate placement into EGL 101.
- Complete HLT 109 with a minimum grade of C before admission. Meet the requirements needed to enroll in BIO 175.
- Attend an informational session given by the Surgical Technology director or complete the online information session located at http://ww3.llcc.edu/surgical-technology.
- Have a 2.5 GPA or higher for all previous college courses.
- Submit the Surgical Technology application with the assistance of a Health Professions Student Success Coach.