Welcome
Surgical technologists are allied health professionals who are specifically trained to function as an integral member of the surgical team, performing specialized duties before, during and after a surgical procedure.
You're a Good Fit for this program because . . .
- Program length is five quarters (15 months, within the program courses)
- Students graduate with an Associate of Science degree
- Students sit for their national certification exam before graduation. CST (Certified Surgical Technologist)(CAAHEP Accredited program)
Overview
This program is located on the Lincoln Campus and online. The online component is designed to accommodate those students outside of the Lincoln area, but within a 400 mile radius of Lincoln who are unable to commute to a Lincoln hospital for daily clinical. LAB days will be held in Lincoln.
Special Online Requirements:
Online students complete the didactic portion via their computer with the final exams being proctored at a pre-approved site in their area. Online students are required to travel to the Lincoln Campus to complete the lab portion. Lab days are eight-hour days once every other week for the first two quarters, for a total of 13 separate days/trips to Lincoln for LAB. Online students are required to find a clinical site in their area to complete their education. Online students can work in conjunction with the local community college in their area to complete the prerequisite, general education, and other required courses. All final exams within the Surgical Technology Online Program will be proctored at sites pre-approved by the program. Online students are required to travel to Lincoln for a few various days within their last nine months of the program.
New program students enter every third quarter. The Surgical Technology program is fully accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, 25400 U.S. Highway 19 North, Suite 158, Clearwater, FL 33763; 727-210-2350
Pass rate from annual report.
Get started by reading our Pre-health Admission Requirements.
Southeast Community College is a State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement Institution.
As a State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement Institution, we are unable to offer online or distance courses to students in the following states/areas: California, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Florida, Kentucky, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Utah and Wisconsin. Although not a SARA school, Connecticut does allow SCC to offer 100 percent online courses and programs.
Mission
The mission of the Surgical Technology program is to prepare
competent Surgical Technologists to be highly skilled and function
as a vital member of the surgical team.Employment Outlook
The job outlook for the Surgical Technologist remains positive. Recent SCC graduates report an average starting wage of $16 per hour.Starting Terms
Please call Admissions Office, 402-437-2600.- TAKE SPCH-1090 OR SPCH-1110 OR SPCH-2810;
- TAKE ENGL-1010
- Take MATH-1040 or higher
- Take PSYC-1250 or PSYC-1810 or SOCI-1010
- TAKE BIOS-1140 & 2130 or BIOS-1210 & 1220 and BIOS-1110, MEDA-1101, MEDA-1407
Program Admission
- Students are admitted every nine months.
- Twenty-two Lincoln students and 12 distance students are accepted.
- Students may apply to the program after they begin their last term of prerequisites.
Program Requirements & Student Responsibilities
- Ability to be responsible and dependable in regarding attendance.
- Physical stamina to tolerate standing and /or sitting for long
periods of time.
- Sufficient eyesight to read small print and work with small
instruments, supplies and equipment.
- Adequate hearing of sounds such as blood pressure and verbal
communication with surgical team wearing surgical masks.
- May be necessary to lift 30 pounds of weight, i.e., children,
supporting arms or legs of the surgical patient.
- Demonstrate good motor coordination and manual and finger
dexterity in handling instruments, supplies and equipment.
- Appearance should be neat and clean, and students should
practice good hygiene.
- Maintain self-control and work under stress, using patience and
tact with other students, instructors, patients, surgeons, and
other members of the surgical team.
- Ability to work closely with people under pressure in a
high-stress environment.
- Ability to organize and plan work in a logical sequence and
work at a fast pace.
- Ability to communicate in the English language using
appropriate grammar and legible penmanship. No profanity or slang
should be used.
- Ability to work with unpleasant odors, sights and sounds.
- Ability to use soaps, iodine and disinfectant solutions.
- Ability to use latex products and synthetic materials.
Special Program Prerequisites
- Current CPR certification by the American Heart Association for Health Care Providers before the start of the third quarter.
- A criminal background check will be
required of each student in this program. Based on the outcome of
the background check, a student may be prevented from taking
certain courses, accessing certain laboratory experiences, or
completing the program. A non-refundable fee of $45 will be
assessed for this CBC.
- Five Panel Drug Test will be required the quarter prior to starting clinical. This test is completed at preapproved sites and will be a $35 cost to the student.
Clinical Education
The Surgical Technology program provides a planned course of
classroom study and clinical experience. The clinical experiences
are arranged to take place at health care facilities throughout
Lincoln. These include BryanLGH East Medical Center and BryanLGH
West Medical Center, Saint Elizabeth Regional Medical Center,
Nebraska Heart Institute and Hospital and Lincoln Surgical
Hospital. Students rotate to different facilities each quarter to
provide a broad range of experiences in a variety of surgical
procedures.
How Do I Begin?
- Apply to the college:
SCC - 8800 "O" Street, Lincoln, NE - Admissions office E-1
Online at www.southeast.edu.
- Have ALL official transcripts sent to SCC Admissions Office, including High school or GED certificate.
- Apply for Financial Aid if needed.
- Open the following links and complete documents (do not leave off any dates or signatures, that may lead to a delay in acceptance).
Other Links
Welcome
Surgical technologists are allied health professionals who are specifically trained to function as an integral member of the surgical team, performing specialized duties before, during and after a surgical procedure.
You're a Good Fit for this program because . . .
- Program length is five quarters (15 months, within the program courses)
- Students graduate with an Associate of Science degree
- Students sit for their national certification exam before graduation. CST (Certified Surgical Technologist)(CAAHEP Accredited program)
Overview
This program is located on the Lincoln Campus and online. The online component is designed to accommodate those students outside of the Lincoln area, but within a 400 mile radius of Lincoln who are unable to commute to a Lincoln hospital for daily clinical. LAB days will be held in Lincoln.
Special Online Requirements:
Online students complete the didactic portion via their computer with the final exams being proctored at a pre-approved site in their area. Online students are required to travel to the Lincoln Campus to complete the lab portion. Lab days are eight-hour days once every other week for the first two quarters, for a total of 13 separate days/trips to Lincoln for LAB. Online students are required to find a clinical site in their area to complete their education. Online students can work in conjunction with the local community college in their area to complete the prerequisite, general education, and other required courses. All final exams within the Surgical Technology Online Program will be proctored at sites pre-approved by the program. Online students are required to travel to Lincoln for a few various days within their last nine months of the program.
New program students enter every third quarter. The Surgical Technology program is fully accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, 25400 U.S. Highway 19 North, Suite 158, Clearwater, FL 33763; 727-210-2350
Pass rate from annual report.
Get started by reading our Pre-health Admission Requirements.
Southeast Community College is a State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement Institution.
As a State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement Institution, we are unable to offer online or distance courses to students in the following states/areas: California, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Florida, Kentucky, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Utah and Wisconsin. Although not a SARA school, Connecticut does allow SCC to offer 100 percent online courses and programs.
Mission
The mission of the Surgical Technology program is to prepare
competent Surgical Technologists to be highly skilled and function
as a vital member of the surgical team.Employment Outlook
The job outlook for the Surgical Technologist remains positive. Recent SCC graduates report an average starting wage of $16 per hour.Starting Terms
Please call Admissions Office, 402-437-2600.TAKE SPCH-1090 OR SPCH-1110 OR SPCH-2810;
TAKE ENGL-1010
Take MATH-1040 or higher
Take PSYC-1250 or PSYC-1810 or SOCI-1010
TAKE BIOS-1140 & 2130 or BIOS-1210 & 1220 and BIOS-1110, MEDA-1101, MEDA-1407
Program Admission
- Students are admitted every nine months.
- Twenty-two Lincoln students and 12 distance students are accepted.
- Students may apply to the program after they begin their last term of prerequisites.
Program Requirements & Student Responsibilities
- Ability to be responsible and dependable in regarding attendance.
- Physical stamina to tolerate standing and /or sitting for long
periods of time.
- Sufficient eyesight to read small print and work with small
instruments, supplies and equipment.
- Adequate hearing of sounds such as blood pressure and verbal
communication with surgical team wearing surgical masks.
- May be necessary to lift 30 pounds of weight, i.e., children,
supporting arms or legs of the surgical patient.
- Demonstrate good motor coordination and manual and finger
dexterity in handling instruments, supplies and equipment.
- Appearance should be neat and clean, and students should
practice good hygiene.
- Maintain self-control and work under stress, using patience and
tact with other students, instructors, patients, surgeons, and
other members of the surgical team.
- Ability to work closely with people under pressure in a
high-stress environment.
- Ability to organize and plan work in a logical sequence and
work at a fast pace.
- Ability to communicate in the English language using
appropriate grammar and legible penmanship. No profanity or slang
should be used.
- Ability to work with unpleasant odors, sights and sounds.
- Ability to use soaps, iodine and disinfectant solutions.
- Ability to use latex products and synthetic materials.
Special Program Prerequisites
- Current CPR certification by the American Heart Association for Health Care Providers before the start of the third quarter.
- A criminal background check will be
required of each student in this program. Based on the outcome of
the background check, a student may be prevented from taking
certain courses, accessing certain laboratory experiences, or
completing the program. A non-refundable fee of $45 will be
assessed for this CBC.
- Five Panel Drug Test will be required the quarter prior to starting clinical. This test is completed at preapproved sites and will be a $35 cost to the student.
Clinical Education
The Surgical Technology program provides a planned course of
classroom study and clinical experience. The clinical experiences
are arranged to take place at health care facilities throughout
Lincoln. These include BryanLGH East Medical Center and BryanLGH
West Medical Center, Saint Elizabeth Regional Medical Center,
Nebraska Heart Institute and Hospital and Lincoln Surgical
Hospital. Students rotate to different facilities each quarter to
provide a broad range of experiences in a variety of surgical
procedures.
How Do I Begin?
- Apply to the college:
SCC - 8800 "O" Street, Lincoln, NE - Admissions office E-1
Online at www.southeast.edu.
- Have ALL official transcripts sent to SCC Admissions Office, including High school or GED certificate.
- Apply for Financial Aid if needed.
- Open the following links and complete documents (do not leave off any dates or signatures, that may lead to a delay in acceptance).
Other Links