The Surgical Technology program is a one-year course of study that begins in January and ends in December. This program trains students to work as a vital member of an operating room health care team. Courses are held on-campus and clinicals conducted at off-campus local hospital sites to enable students to have training in functional operating rooms.
Students must apply to the program. (NOTE: Upon acceptance, but prior to beginning the program, students must complete a successful background check and have immunizations for Measles/Mumps/Rubella (MMR), Chicken Pox, Tuberculosis, Diphtheria-Tetanus and Hepatitis-B series.) Persons interested in applying to the program are highly reccomended to begin as soon as possible as the Hepatitis-B series of immunizations takes several months to complete. Hepatitis-B is required by law in the State of Texas for all students involved in healthcare programs.
Only students who have been accepted into the program by the Director of Surgical Technology are allowed to register for the Surgical Technology classes.
What does a surgical technician do?
Surgical technicians assist in the operating room under the direct supervision of surgeons and registered nurses. Surgical technicians prepare the operating room by setting up equipment and surgical instruments using sterile techniques. The surgical technician passes instruments and other sterile supplies to the surgeon and assistants during surgery.
Job Opportunities
Employment for surgical technicians is expected to grow and job opportunities good. Primary employers are hospitals but is expected to grow in physician offices and outpatient care centers.
*Source Occupational Outlook Handbook
Admissions Requirements
All students must apply to Lone Star College System and take the THEA, a THEA-Alternative test or be otherwise exempt to determine college-level placement.
Program Admissions Requirements - Applicants must be a high school graduate or have a GED. Foreign students must show documentation showing high school equivalency.
- Applicants must complete a satisfactory background check from an approved Lone Star College System vendor upon acceptance into the program.
- Applicants must have updated immunizations or be in the process of having them completed.
- Applicants must have official scores or documentation of college level reading, completion or testing equivalent of ENGL 0306 and completion or testing equivalent of MATH 0306.
- Admission of qualified applicants will be determined by the Program Director of Surgical Technology.
- Applicants must successfully complete the program interview process.
Course Outline
Spring Semester
SRGT | 1301 | Medical Terminology |
BIOL | 2404 | Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology |
SRGT | 1405 | Intro to Surgical Technology (Taught in 1st 8 weeks) |
SRGT | 1260 | Clinical I (Taught in 2nd 8 weeks) |
SRGT | 1409 | Fundamental of Perioperative Concepts (Taught in 1st 8 weeks) |
Summer Semester
SRGT | 1541 | Surgical Procedures |
SRGT | 1460 | Clinical II |
HPRS | 2300 | Pharmacology for Health Professions |
Fall Semester
SRGT | 1542 | Surgical Procedures II |
SRGT | 2462 | Clinical III |
HPRS | 2301 | Pathophysiology |
SRGT | 2130 | Professional Readiness |
Below, please find the Surgical Technology application, background check information and immunization information. Each applicant must return the completed application to the Health, Kinesiology and Natural Science Division in W-219. Upon submitting the application, students should then speak with an advisor in the Admissions Office.
Applications must be submitted by August 29, 2008. Thank you for your interest in the Surgical Technology Program.