Surgical First Assist Steps to Admission

Are you new to SCC and/or do not have placement test scores or have not completed college level English or math courses?

Start with Health Sciences, the on ramp. You enroll, an advisor maps your path, and you complete the placement levels and prerequisite courses below. Then apply to Surgical First Assist when you’re ready.

Start with Health Sciences

Have you met the English and math requirements?

You will apply to the Surgical First Assist program once you have met the reading and math requirements.

Application Steps

 

Requirements

Applicants must have completed a CAAHEP or ABHES accredited Surgical Technology program and possess National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) certification in surgical technology (AST membership is highly encouraged) to apply.

The Surgical First Assist program requires the following reading and math levels:

If you meet the levels stated above, refer to steps to apply directly to the Surgical First Assist program. If you do not meet the levels stated above, you will apply to the Health Sciences program to complete the required coursework.

 

Meet Reading & Math Requirements

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If you have completed English and/or math courses at SCC, the College will have your courses and grades on file; you will not need to submit documentation.

If you have completed English and/or math courses with a C or better at another college or university, submit an official transcript to the Registration & Records Office.

Submit placement test scores or an official transcript

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SCC accepts the ACT, SAT, and Next-Generation ACCUPLACER®. Math scores are valid for three years and reading scores are valid for five years. Score reports can be submitted directly to admissions@southeast.edu. Score reports must contain your full name and date of test.

If you have not yet taken the ACT, SAT, or Next-Generation ACCUPLACER® or have not completed
college-level English and math courses, contact the SCC Testing Center to schedule a time to take the
Next-Generation ACCUPLACER®.

1. Apply

Apply to the Surgical First Assist program within the time period noted for your intended start date.

2. Meet Requirements

Meeting Reading & Math Requirements as noted. Requirements must be met in order for your application to be considered complete.

3. Complete Activity

After submitting your Application for Admission, you will submit the following documents. The documents must be received for your application to be considered complete.

Submit documents listed below to Amy Goracke, program chair: agoracke@southeast.edu

- Clinical Site Support Letter (PDF)
- Submit proof of current National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) certification in Surgical Technology; highly encourage AST membership
- If you completed your Surgical Technology program at a college/university other than SCC, submit official transcripts showing completion of a CAAHEP or ABHES accredited Surgical Technology program. Submit transcripts to the SCC Registration & Records Office. If you completed the SCC Surgical Technology program, you do not need to submit transcripts.

Please note the following:

• Applications should be submitted once all requirements are completed.
• The program uses a selection process to determine admission.
• The application will remain open for each program intake until all program seats are full.
• Incomplete applications will not be reviewed if missing requirements or all required courses are not complete.
• Applicants that are re-applying to the program must resubmit all documentation during each application period.

 

Final Requirements for Admitted Students

Students admitted to the Surgical First Assist program will be required to submit the following within 15 days of admittance notification (Failure to do so will result in not being able to enroll in the program and the spot will be given to an alternate). Students are encouraged to begin completing the health statement prior to acceptance as several of the immunizations take more than 15 days to obtain.

• Health Statement (PDF)
• Immunization Waiver (PDF)
• CPR Training - Current American Heart Association BLS (Basic Life Support) CPR for Healthcare Providers card (only CPR type accepted)
• Professional Awareness (PDF)

 

Submit items to healthsciences@southeast.edu