SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY
The Surgical Technology AAS degree prepares students with the professional training and hands-on experience for a career as a Surgical Technologist. The degree provides a balance of general education courses and introduces students to the theory and practice of Surgical Technology and Perioperative practice through classroom, laboratory, and clinical experiences. The curriculum prepares students to function as crucial members of the surgical team and demonstrate knowledge of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, aseptic techniques, surgical procedures and instrumentation, and the professional and ethical responsibilities of the surgical technologist. Students are prepared to recognize the variety of a patient’s needs and the impact of personal, physical, emotional, and cultural experiences in patient interaction, care, and treatment. Students are eligible for licensure exam(s) after the successful completion of the course of study presented in this degree program.
Dear Candidate:
We thank you for your interest in our program and we welcome your application to our Surgical Technology program. Please bear in mind that applying to the program does not guarantee entering into the program since it is highly competitive, and we have a great number of applicants competing each year. Applications are now accepted online all year around. During the evaluation period, you will be contacted by the Surgical Technology Program Director to schedule a virtual or in-person interview. After revising all documentation, grades and other assessments, an email will be sent to each candidate disclosing the results.
The review process starts on November 31st (Spring cohort) and May 31st (Fall cohort) During the application process, you might need to meet with the Program Director more than once. The selection of potential candidates is somewhat complex and will begin on December 1st for the Spring Cohort and June 1st for the Fall Cohort.
MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
To be considered for the Surgical Technology Program, students must satisfy ALL requirements for existing developmental coursework.
- Candidates must be currently enrolled in Kingsborough Community College.
- If the student is applying to the school, their registration must be completed before the application to our program is submitted.
- If a student is transferring from another school, the registrar must evaluate their previously completed coursework and grades need to be available on the Transfer Report on CUNYFirst before the end of the prior semester to be included in the selection process for the following incoming Semester or before the end of the prior semester to be included in the selection process for the following Fall or Spring Semester.
- Students cannot register and be coded as a Surgical Technology student upon initial application to the school. Traditionally, potential Surgical Technology students are initially coded as either a liberal art or biology major until the Change of Status is approved by the Program Director.
- ENG 12 and BIO 11 are pre-requisites for entry into the program. These courses must be completed by the end of the FALL “A” semester in December to be considered for entrance into the program or be completed by the Spring “A” semester in June to be considered for entrance into the program. Students are also recommended to have completed Bio 12 before entering the program or be registered for it at the start of the ST program semester.
- The student must achieve a grade of “C” in all pre-requisite courses required for the program. A grade, less than “C” must be repeated prior to acceptance.
The timeline for acceptance into the Surgical Technology Program includes the following steps:
- The first week of November until the First Monday in December is the timeframe in which the program director will interview potential students for the following Spring cohort start.
OR
The first week of May until the first Monday in June is the timeframe in which the program director will interview potential students for the following Fall cohort start.
Students must meet with a counselor or advisor prior to meeting with the program director to discuss your academic performance and consult with them to make sure that you have completed the pre-requisites: ENG12 and BIO 11, or if you are enrolled in these classes in the Fall “A” (September-December) semester OR Spring “A” (March-June) semester.
- You need to make an appointment to see the Program Director by calling (718) 368-6918,
or emailing tyronne.johnson@kbcc.cuny.edu or surgical.tech.kcc@kbcc.cuny.edu
- Upon meeting the Program Director, you will have an interview and will be required
to answer a questionnaire. You will also fill out a “Change of Status” form with the
Registrar’s office. Your Change of Status form, transcript review and questionnaire
responses are considered in your “application”. Questionnaires are emailed to the
potential student and must be returned within 2 days of the initial meeting in the same WORD document format. Students that do not return
the questionnaire will not be considered.
- After final grades have been recorded for the fall semester, the Surgical Technology
faculty will review your application. Despite submission of the change of status
form, the registrar will not be informed of any change in curriculum status until
the end of the fall semester, after prospective applicants have completed all entrance
requirements and have met the Program Director.
- The Registrar will notify students of the effected change and the Program Director
will send a letter or email of acceptance or denial before the start of the semester.
- Due to the restrictions of clinical site availability, enrollment in the program
is limited. Therefore, completion of the minimum pre-requisite courses is not a guarantee of admission into
the Surgical Technology program.
- Students that are enrolled in either ENG 12 or BIO 11 in the winter or summer session will NOT be considered for selection process for the next cohort. However, are strongly encouraged to apply as soon possible.
A.A.S. IN SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY
A.A.S. IN SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Surgical technologists are essential members of the surgical team and their primary role is to prepare operating rooms, arrange equipment, and help surgeons during surgeries. They are responsible for maintaining the sterility of the operating room and surgical instrumentation.
KCC Surgical Technologist graduates are typically employed in hospital operating rooms, delivery rooms, cast rooms, ambulatory care units and central supply departments and sterilization process. Their clinical training is also utilized in clinics, ophthalmologists, physicians and dentists’ offices, and able to function very well in such diverse areas as medical sales, product development and research, laser technology and bio-medical engineering. New trends of education in surgical technology and advanced education, empower surgical technologists to become educators in the field of surgical technology, operating room facilitators and coordinators.
EMPLOYMENT OUTLOOK
Employment of surgical technologists is projected to grow 9 percent from 2018 to 2028, faster than the average for all occupations. Advances in medical technology have made surgery safer, and more operations are being done to treat a variety of illnesses and injuries.
SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY STUDENT HANDBOOK
On behalf of the Faculty and staff of the Department of Nursing, I am pleased to welcome
you to the Surgical Technology Program. We hope that you will have a gratifying, scholarly
journey as a student here at Kingsborough Community College.
This handbook contains valuable information to facilitate your achievement of academic
and professional excellence as a surgical technology student. Please keep it as a
reference throughout your education. It is a supplement to the College Catalog and
College Student Handbook. All information contained in this handbook is subject to
change. Changes will be published as they occur.
Student Handbook SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY click to download (pdf)
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CRITERIA FOR RETENTION IN THE SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST PROGRAM
Criteria for retention in the Surgical Technology Program mandates that students:
Receive no more that two grades below C in any of the pre or co-requisite courses.
Earn a minimum grade of C in all Surgical Technology Courses
Students earning less than a C grade in a Surgical Technology Course may repeat the
course one time. Students who repeat a course must attain a grade of "B" to pass the
second time.
A second earned grade of less than C in any Surgical Technology course will result
in dismissal from the Program.
Clinical Performance in the Practicum Courses must be at a Satisfactory level to remain
in the program
PRACTICUM REQUIREMENTS
After the initial semester, the student registers for a Practicum each semester. This is clinical practice in the Operating Room at various clinical agencies participating in surgical procedures.
NOTE: Your particular degree requirements correspond to the College Catalog for the semester/year your entered Kingsborough or last changed your major. If you need a catalog earlier than the current catalog, please click here (/archivedcollegecatalogs/catalog.html).
Surgical Technology
Requirement: http://catalog.kingsborough.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=9&poid=537&returnto=629
Degree Map A.A.S. Surgical Technology: http://catalog.kingsborough.edu/mime/media/9/396/Degree+Map+for+Surgical+Technology%2C+A.A.S..pdf
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KINGSBOROUGH COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENT SUCCESS STATISTICS |
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Year of Graduation |
# of Student Graduated |
# of Student who took the Exam |
# of student who passed the CST Exam |
% of Students who passed the CST Exam (0 on Their First Attempt) |
% OF STUDENTS EMPLOYED OR CONTINUING THEIR EDUCATION |
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2020 |
12 |
12 |
9 |
75% |
TBD |
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2019 |
12 |
12 |
10 |
83% |
92% |
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2018 |
12 |
12 |
11 |
92% |
100% |
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2017 |
11 |
11 |
11 |
100% |
91% |
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2016 |
18 |
18 |
18 |
100% |
83% |
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2015 |
10 |
10 |
9 |
90% |
100% |
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2014 |
11 |
11 |
11 |
100% |
90% |
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2013 |
12 |
12 |
12 |
100% |
83% |
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2012 |
12 |
12 |
10 |
83% |
92% |
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2011 |
12 |
12 |
11 |
92% |
83% |
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2010 |
14 |
14 |
14 |
100% |
90% |