Davis Technical College in Utah

Surgical Technology

Health Professions

Students in the Surgical Technology program apply their skills to become allied health professionals who work in the surgical suite delivering patient care. Surgical technologists ensure the operating room environment is safe, the equipment functions properly, and the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. Surgical technologists are the surgical team’s experts in aseptic technique. After completion of required classroom hours, the student is required to complete a non-paid clinical externship in an operating room. Students completing this program are required to take the National Certified Surgical Technologists Exam. The Surgical Technology program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon recommendation of the Accreditation Review Council in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA). Information regarding accreditation can be obtained at:

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
9355 - 113th St. N, #7709
Seminole, FL 33775
727-210-2350
www.caahep.org

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Cost Summary

$45	Adult college admission fee
$4,856	Student tuition and fees
$1,035	Estimated books and materials ^*
$18	Certificate Processing Fee Paid upon program completion

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Program Advisor
Health Professions - Surgical Technology

Heidi Anderton 801-593-2362 Email

Program Length:: 1685 hours (13 months)

Enrollment Type:: Year-Round pending program acceptance

Training Location:: Main Campus

Program Links:

Classroom Hours

Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr
8am - 11am 12pm - 3pm	8am - 11am 12pm - 3pm	8am - 11am 12pm - 3pm	8am - 11am 12pm - 3pm	— —

Application Dates:

Open	Close	Class Starts
Feb 01, 2021	Feb 05, 2021	TBD
May 03, 2021	May 10, 2021	TBD
Aug 02, 2021	Aug 06, 2021	TBD

Admission Requirements

PRE-ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

This program is open to qualified adult students. In addition, students must meet the following program requirements:

Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Must be at least 18 years old
Complete the Davis Tech Placement Assessments
Have prior work experience that is in direct patient care related, such as Certified Nursing Assistant, Emergency Medical Tech, or Medical Assistant within the last 12 months. If student does not have prior work experience in patient care, they must have a current certification in Nursing Assisting.
Take the Psychological Services Bureau (PSB) Health Occupations Aptitude Examination (Testing fee required)
Complete a Program Application and be accepted into the Surgical Technology Program.

If you have questions as to whether your education or experience meets the admission requirements, please contact the Surgical Technology program instructors at 801-593-2330.

POST-ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Students accepted into the Surgical Technology Program, must meet the following requirements:

Take and pass a urine drug screen
Complete and pass a federal criminal background check
Complete a physical exam performed by a physician and provide documentation
Documentation of all required vaccinations
Documentation of current CPR certification

Other critical program information can be found here.

Placement Assessment Requirements (Download/Print Assessment Requirements)

READING REQUIREMENTS

Accuplacer Next Generation Reading Score: 245 - 300
Alternate Documentation

	Required Grades/Scores	Time Limit
Accuplacer Reading	90	3 years
Accuplacer Next Generation Reading	245 - 300	3 years
ACT English or Reading	21+	5 years
College Transcripts	English 1010 B or higher	5 years
GED Language	165+	3 years
High School Transcripts - English Classes ^*	B or Higher	3 years
SAT	550	3 years
TABE 11/12 Reading	597 - 616	3 years
Associates Degree or higher from a regionally accredited college waives all assessments ^**		No Time Limit
Davis Tech Certification of Program Completion waives all assessments (at an equivalent level)		No Time Limit

^*At least two out of four grades within the same school year must meet the minimum grade level.
^**Transcripts in addition to a copy of the certificate is required.
Transcripts from other states, military schools and other institutions showing academic achievements not listed above, will be reviewed on an individual basis by the Assessment Center Specialist or the student’s Academic Advisor.

MATH REQUIREMENTS

Accuplacer Next Generation Math (Arithmetic) Score: 236 - 300
Alternate Documentation

	Required Grades/Scores	Time Limit
Accuplacer Math	70	3 years
Accuplacer Next Generation Math (Arithmetic)	236 - 249	3 years
ACT Math	18+	5 years
College Transcripts - Math Classes	Math 950 C or higher	5 years
GED Math	165+	3 years
High School Transcripts (Secondary Math) ^*	C or Higher	3 years
SAT Math	500	3 years
TABE 11/12 Math	577 - 656	3 years
Associates Degree or higher from a regionally accredited college waives all assessments ^**		No Time Limit
Davis Tech Certification of Program Completion waives all assessments (at an equivalent level)		No Time Limit

^*At least two out of four grades within the same school year must meet the minimum grade level.
^**Transcripts in addition to a copy of the certificate is required.
Transcripts from other states, military schools and other institutions showing academic achievements not listed above, will be reviewed on an individual basis by the Assessment Center Specialist or the student’s Academic Advisor.

High school students do not need to complete placement assessments unless specifically required by the program
Placement testing is waived for students with a Davis Tech Certificate of Completion at an equivalent level or higher, or an associate’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited college.

Certifications & Credentials

Davis Technical College Credentials

Davis Technical College Certificate of Program Completion

Available Licensing/Certifications

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting

Transfer Options

The following academic agreements are available to students in the Surgical Technology program. In order to receive credit for course work included in these agreements, you must provide a transcript to the receiving institution.

Please be aware that some agreements require you to complete the entire program before they will transfer credit. Please contact your instructor at Davis Tech if you have questions.

This program is eligible to transfer credits towards an AAS degree to the following institutions:

Weber State University
Utah State University
Southern Utah University
Utah Valley University
Ensign Business College
Dixie State University

Surgical Technology AAS | Transfer Agreement
Joseph Charleman, Chair 201-291-1111 ext. 5766

95%Placement Rate

95% Placement per ARCSTSA Reporting

100% CST Exam Pass Rate

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Program Faculty

Leah Garrick
CST from Davis Applied Technology College
801-593-2330 Email

Nikki Peterson
CST from Davis Technical College
801-593-2425 Email

Alexis Barker
CST, AAS from Davis Tech, Weber State
801-593-2425 Email

Denise Harris
CST, BS from Davis Tech, University of Utah
801-593-2425 Email

Jenine Lamano
High School Diploma, Certificate from Davis Applied Technology College
801-593-2425 Email

^*NOTE: Textbook and material costs are based on Davis Tech’s bookstore prices at the time of publication and are subject to change. There are no charges associated with personal data collection and processes or verification of student identity.

Enrollment Steps

Complete college application and pay fee

Complete Placement Assessments
— if applicable —

Meet with Student Services for program instructions

Complete Orientation or Program Packet

Meet with Financial Aid Department (if appropriate)

Pay tuition and fees

Purchase textbooks and materials

Start classes