AI色情网站 is proud to announce a new Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Surgical Technology.
The program application will open August 1, 2025, with the first class being accepted to begin January 2026. Additional information will be posted soon regarding admissions requirements.
Surgical technologists are allied health professionals who are an integral part of the team of medical practitioners providing surgical care to patients in a variety of settings. The surgical technologist works under medical supervision to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures. This individual works under the supervision of a surgeon to ensure that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. A surgical technologist possesses expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic techniques and combines the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to facilitate a physician's performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.
The Surgical Technology program is designed to prepare entry-level Surgical Technologists who are competent in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains to enter the profession. Following completion of the program, the graduate will take a national certification examination to obtain the surgical technology credential. The Surgical Technologist may see employment opportunities in a variety of settings including but not limited to a hospital operating room, inpatient/outpatient surgery center, labor and delivery units, physicians’ offices, veterinary offices, and central sterile supply departments.
Admission Requirements
A new class will be admitted to the Surgical Technology Program each spring semester. Student selection is based on completion of all requirements: ACT scores, GPA and grades received in required general education courses. Admission to the program is competitive, and the number of students accepted is limited by the number of faculty and clinical space available. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance.
- Unconditional admission to the college. Apply for admission.
- Submit online program application by midnight November 1 prior to the spring semester the student prefers to be admitted. Applications open on August 1 every year.
- Submit supporting documents to the Admissions Office by the deadline:
- All official high school and college transcripts or official GED scores
- Official ACT scores (a minimum composite score of 18 is recommended but not required. Additional ranking points will be awarded for ACT composite scores of 18 or higher)
- The Surgical Technology Program will accept an ACT Superscore if it is sent directly from ACT to AI色情网站 as your score recipient. Keep in mind the following: ACT does not include ACT Residual On-Campus testing in determining the Superscore. You must contact ACT and request (there is an associated fee) the Superscore be sent to AI色情网站. We will NOT calculate the Superscore. The Superscore must be the official score calculated and sent by ACT. The Superscore must be received by the application deadline. If you plan to use a Superscore you must send your full name, date of birth, A# and date Superscore was requested from ACT to Diane Ledbetter at dledbetter@gadsdenstate.edu. We will need this information to verify receipt of the score.
- Must be 18 years old before summer semester (clinical begins during summer semester and clinical affiliates require a minimum age of 18).
- A minimum of 2.5 overall GPA at AI色情网站 for all college courses taken. If no courses have been completed at AI色情网站, GPA from High School or from college institution from which student is transferring may be used.
- Minimum of 2.5 GPA for required Surgical Technology general education courses
- Must be eligible for placement into the following courses:
- English 101
- Math 100
- Must be in good standing with the College
- Must meet the Essential Functions required for Surgical Technology students.
- Pass a criminal background check* and drug test upon admission to the program. Students are also subject to random and “for-cause” drug testing during the length of the program.
- Submit a completed health questionnaire and immunization records upon request by the program.
- Demonstrate proof of medical insurance. Students who do not show proof of insurance will not be allowed to attend clinicals.
Review the Surgical Technology Ranking Sheet.
Essential Functions/Certifications
The student entering and participating in Surgical Technology must be able to stand for prolonged periods.
- Be able to work in a limited space
- Be able to perform under pressure in a stressful or emergency situation
- Be oriented to reality and not be mentally impaired by mind-altering substances
- Hear high and low-frequency sounds within normal range with or without corrective devices
- Possess the visual acuity to read, write, and assess the patient and the environment with or without corrective lens
- Be able to position and transfer patients with assistance as needed during surgical procedures
- Be able to read, comprehend, communicate, and write legibly in the English language
- Be able to send, receive and respond appropriately to verbal messages
- Possess manual dexterity and tactile ability in both hands.
- Be able to smell body and environmental odors
- Be able to correctly perform simple mathematical computations
- Possess organizational skills
- Be able to lift and transport 50 pounds
Any student who has had a medical event (accident, surgery, bed rest, hospitalization, birth, etc.) that would prevent them from meeting the essential functions required for the program must provide a medical release from the physician stating that the student can meet the essential functions before returning to the clinical area.
Clinical Obligations
Upon acceptance into the Surgical Technology Program, students must have a background check and undergo a drug screen (at the student’s expense). Students must also have a physical (form provided), submit an immunization record and maintain health insurance while enrolled in the program. At the New Student Orientation, the program will provide information concerning how and when these will be performed.
A variety of clinical affiliates* are used within the surrounding eight (8) counties. The program makes every effort to avoid excessive driving distances but cannot guarantee a specific clinical assignment. Students should expect to travel and must have reliable transportation during the last three semesters of the program.
Clinical assignments will occur between approximately 6 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The specific time for each clinical rotation is determined based on the clinical affiliate surgical schedule and is subject to change. Students will not be assigned to a clinical site during holidays observed by AI色情网站 or during semester breaks of AI色情网站 in which the College is formally closed. Students will not be assigned to surgical/operating rooms in which immediate relatives (spouses, siblings, parents, and children) are employed. If a student has relatives employed in other departments of the clinical affiliate, the assignment will be at the discretion of the program faculty. Program faculty will assign clinical rotations based on availability.
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Clinical Sites |
City, County |
|---|---|
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Gadsden Regional Medical Center |
Gadsden, Etowah County |
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Riverview Regional Medical Center |
Gadsden, Etowah County |
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Children’s Hospital |
Birmingham, Jefferson County |
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Grandview Medical Center |
Birmingham, Jefferson County |
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RMC Stringfellow |
Anniston, Calhoun County |
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Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center |
Anniston, Calhoun County |
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Dekalb Regional Medical Center |
Fort Payne, Dekalb County |
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Marshall Medical Center South |
Boaz, Marshall County |
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Brookwood Citizens Baptist Medical Center |
Talladega, Talladega County |
*Additional clinical sites may be added to enhance students’ learning.
Surgical Technology: Clinical Case Requirements
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Surgical Specialty |
Min # 1st Scrub |
Min # 2nd Scrub |
Total # Cases Required |
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General Surgery |
20 |
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