SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY
Surgical Technology is a 1357 clock hour (three semester) diploma program. New students enroll in the fall semester each year.
The students receive a combination of classroom study, practice in the campus laboratory and clinical practice experiences in the surgery department of local hospitals.
Upon successful completion of the course, the graduate is eligible to take the National Surgical Technologists Certification Examination.
Students are also eligible to receive 30 semester hours of advanced placement toward an Associates Degree in Applied Technology.
GENERAL PROGRAM INFORMATION
- No pre-requisite classes
- Applications are taken year round
- There is only one class per year, beginning in August
- The classes meet Mon-Fri. 8am-3pm
- Class enrollment is limited
- No night classes are presently available
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Financial aid is available and is handled through the financial aid
office,
(423) 697-4402 - All prospective students who reside in Tennessee are encouraged to apply for the Wilder-Naifeh Technical Skills Grant lottery scholarship by visiting or contacting the Financial Aid Office located on the second floor of the Student Center Building or online. Awards are granted up to $2,000.