Surgical Technology

This Web Page provides information about the 
Surgical Technology Program at 
East Central Community College in Decatur, Mississippi.

What is Surgical Technology?

Surgical Technology is an instructional program that prepares an individual to serve as a member of a surgical team.   The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Surgical Technology will be awarded to the successful graduate of the 24 month program and graduates of the 12 month program will be awarded the Certificate of Surgical Technology.  Qualified graduates may apply to the Association of Surgical Technologies for the National Certifying Examination and become a Certified Surgical Technologist.

Requirements for Admission and Application Process/Information

• Be eighteen (18) years of age or older;
• Have a minimum of a 12th grade education or its equivalent as determined by the General Education Development Test (GED);
• Be in good physical condition as verified by a medical examination and certifying (National Certification Requirement).  Initial acceptance must be granted prior to submission of medical examination and certifying report;
• Have acceptable personal qualities as established through a personal interview;
• Applicants must have a TABE (Level A, Form 7-8) score of 12 required math and reading level or equivalent; or an ACT composite score of 16 with a 12 in math and reading, or 12 composite if taken before October 1989, with a 12 in math and reading;
• Complete application on file in the Career-Technical Office by the deadline date;
• Be recommended for admission by the Surgical Technology Admissions Committee through the interview process.

Applicants shall be selected for an interview by the Surgical Technology Admission Committee based upon the applicants scores on the standardized test listed.

Admission priority will be given to:
    a. district applicants
    b. out-of-district applicants
    c. out-of-state applicants

The application process for the Surgical Technology Program at East Central Community College begins in January of each year and ends in May.  Application packets and additional information may be obtained in the Career-Technical Office from Mrs. Christi Gregory, Career-Technical Counselor or Mrs. Linda McKee, Career-Technical Secretary.

Application and transcript information for the Surgical Technology Program MUST be submitted to the Office of Career-Technical Education.

While trying to attain acceptance into the program, a student should be aware of the application deadlines and program requirements.  The Liberal Arts curriculum should be followed with emphasis on Oral Communication, Biology, Microbiology, Anatomy & Physiology I & II, Humanities/Fine Arts electives, and Social/Behavioral Science electives.

Approved Electives:
Emergency Medical Technician                General Chemistry & Lab        Personal & Community Health I & II        Intermediate Algebra or higher
Human Growth & Development I & II      First Aid                                 General Biology I and II                   
Introduction to Computer Concepts          Nutrition                                 Marriage & Family                   

Job Potential 

• Hospital Surgical Unit
• Labor and Delivery Unit
• Ambulatory Surgical Care Facility
• Surgeons Assistant
• Surgical Processing Unit
• Cardiac Cath Lab
• Edoscopy Lab
• Surgical Equipment Sales
• Travel Tech

The salary range is from approximately $12 to $22 per hour depending on location and job title.

Courses of Study 

12 Month program

Spring Semester
SUT 1113-Fundamentals of Surgical Technology
SUT 1216-Principles of Surgical Technology
SUT 1314-Surgical Anatomy
SUT 1413-Surgical Microbiology
ENG 1113-English Composition I

Summer Semester
SUT 1518-Basic and Related Surgical Procedures

Fall Term
SUT 1528-Specialized Surgical Procedures
SUT 1538-Advanced Surgical Procedures
 

Second Year (for 24 month program)

First Semester
SPT 1113-Oral Communication
BIO 2924-Microbiology
BIO 2514-Anatomy and Physiology I
BOT 1613-Medical Office Terminology I
3 hours of approved electives

Second Semester
BOT 1623-Medical Office Terminology II
Humanities/Fine Arts elective
Math elective
BIO 2524-Anatomy and Physiology II
Social/Behavioral Science elective
3 hours of approved electives

 

East Central Community College provides disability support services through the Special Populations Office in the Vocational Annex Building. To receive disability support services a student must self-identify, which involves registering with the Vice President for Instruction and the Special Populations Office and providing appropriate documentation verifying the disability. For more information contact Dr. Lavinia Sparkman at 601-635-2111 ext. 202.

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For an application packet please contact the Career-Technical Office at 
1-877-GO-2-ECCC ext. 214. 

   For information concerning the Surgical Technology program, send mail to Counselor of Career -Technical Instruction, ECCC, P.O. Box 129, Decatur, MS  39327, or call 601-635-2111, ext. 214 or toll free at 1-877-GO-2-ECCC