Surgical Technology

1. All application requirements for Kilgore College and the Surgical Technology Program must be met.
   
2. THEA requirements must be completed before acceptance into the program. This includes either THEA exempt status, passing THEA scores, or passing alternative test scores.

1. Student has completed a three-hour college level course prior to Fall semester of 1989.
2. Sufficiently high scores on TAAS, SAT, or ACT. (See KC Catalog)

1. A score of 220 or greater on Math, Reading, and English (Prior to September, 1995).
   
2. A score of 230 or greater on Math and Reading, and a score of 220 or greater on Writing (Beginning September, 1995).
   
3. Earn minimal test scores as required by Kilgore College for placement into college level courses. (Please see the Kilgore College Catalog section for Admission, Testing, and Placement.) OR Completion of required developmental classes based on Kilgore College testing and placement policy.
   
4. Completion of BIOL 2401.
   
5. Available transportation to clinical affiliate sites in Tyler, Longview, Henderson, and Marshall.
   
6. Display of honest and dependable actions from references. ( employers or teachers preferred)
   
7. Availability of adequate time for studies and clinical practice.
   
8. Display of genuine personal desire for a career in Surgical Technology.
   

1. The Admissions Committee will interview the applicant and will review the applicant’s qualifications to determine admission to the Surgical Technology Program. All applicants will be numerically ranked and placed into available openings according to their rank. Admission determination is based on the above criteria and on numerical values derived from the following:
   
2. Scores from the Admission Committee interview.
   
3. Completion of prerequisite for BIOL 2401.
   
4. Grade points earned from completed courses required in the ST curriculum.
   
5. Points for completing BIOL 2401, 2402, and 2421 (Anatomy and Physiology I and II, and Micro) with the following grades, if the course is completed after no more than two attempts:
   A = 25 points
   B = 20 points
   C = 15 points
   

• Return Verification of Acceptance and Intent To Enroll Form.
  
• Return completed Medical Form.
  
• Provide documentation of a recent TB skin test or chest x-ray.
  
• Provide documentation of the following immunizations:
  1. Tetanus booster within the last ten years
     
  2. Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) booster since early childhood
     
  3. Hepatitis B series begun. (can be obtained through Kilgore College)
     
• Provide documentation of current CPR certification. (Healthcare Provider Course only)
  

• Admission to Kilgore College
  
• THEA or alternative test scores (see Kilgore College catalog)
  
• Interview with Surgical Technology Program Director
  
• Completion of first and second semester courses
  

• Completion of General Admission Requirements.
  
• Completion of the following courses with a grade of C or better:
  BIOL 2401 - Human A&P I
  BIOL 2402 - Human A&P II
  

• Completion of THEA and/or developmental requirements.
  
• Attend one pre-admission session.
  
• Submit application materials in Spring semester (no later than March 30).
  
• Interview with the Admissions Committee.
  

• Meet all requirements for admission to Kilgore College, including testing and completion of any required developmental courses.
  
• File the following information with the Surgical Technology Department no later than the application deadline date of March 31.
  
• Completed Application to Surgical Technology Program (enclosed).
  

1. Degree Plan Development form (enclosed) and official transcripts.
   
2. Test scores from one of the following:
   
   • ACT - Composite score below 23 and below 19 on English and Math sub tests: Placement testing required.
     
   • SAT - Below 500 on Verbal and Math Sub tests: Placement testing required.
     
   • Kilgore College alternative placement test.
     
   • THEA (Official)
   
   *ACT/SAT scores more than 5 years old: Must take placement tests.
   
   Students who score low on THEA or the local placement tests will be placed in specified developmental courses according to the Kilgore College Placement Policy (see criteria in Kilgore College catalog - Admissions, Testing, and Placement section).
   
3. Two completed applicant reference forms. These should be mailed directly to the Surgical Technology Department by the person completing the form.
   
4. Short essay stating why you want to become a Surgical Technologist.
   
5. Physical requirements form, signed and dated.
   

Paula Carter, CST, AAS, AA
Program Director/Instructor
Surgical Technology Department
Phone: (903) 983-8163 or (903) 983-8146
pcarter@kilgore.edu