Objective:

To prepare graduates to work as a member of the surgical team to provide care to surgical patients prior to, during, and after the completion of a surgical procedure in hospital and clinical operating room settings.

Specific diploma requirements:

Students pursuing a Technical Diploma in Surgical Technology must first meet College admission requirements. All students who have successfully completed the designated qualifications courses for Surgical Technology with a grade of "C" or above are eligible to appear before the program selection committee. The committee is composed of clinical and academic faculty and area professionals working in the health care setting. Students will be notified by mail of rejection or acceptance for entry into the Surgical Technology program. Approximately sixteen (16) students are selected for each clinical class. Clinical class size is determined by clinical site availability and employment statistics. Selection for the clinical portion of the program is based on the following criteria:

• Grade point average ("C" or above on all qualification courses)
• Three academic rating forms (references)
• Interview evaluation by selection committee
• Satisfactory Work Keys Assessment score for Surgical Technology

Students selected for the Surgical Technology clinicals will be required to provide health information. Students in Allied Health clinical programs are required to pay an additional clinical fee (as listed in the BPCC Academic Bulletin) in addition to regular tuition. Clinical students must be available for lecture and clinical training Monday through Friday.