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Surgical Technologist

Criteria for Admission

Certificate
1 Graduation from high school, or equivalent
2 Placement test scores into ENGL 110 and READ 115
3 An ACT composite score of 18 or above and an ACT English score of 16 or above (tested prior to October 28, 1989.
4 At least a "C" average in courses taken at other colleges, in the case of transfer students
5 At least a "C" average in nine or more approved credit hours taken at ICC in the case of students not initially admissible to the program
6 One year high school biology or equivalent

Required high school courses must be completed with at least a "C" grade.

A physical examination will be required upon admission to program along with a criminal background check.

Recommended High School Courses:

  • Four years of English/ Speech
  • One year of mathematics
  • Two years of biological science (Students are advised to complete BIOL 145, BIOL 146, and HLTH 121 prior to enrolling in the SURTK courses)
Applied Science Degree
1 Graduation from high school, or equivalent
2 Placement test scores into ENGL 110 and READ 115
3 An ACT composite score of 18 or above (16 or above if tested before October 28, 1989)
4 At least a "C" average in courses taken at other colleges, in the case of transfer students
5 At least a "C" average in nine or more approved credit hours taken at ICC in the case of students not initially admissible to the program
6 One year high school biology or equivalent with a "C" or better.

A physical examination will be required upon admission to the program along with a criminal background check.

Recommended High School Courses:

  • Four years of English/ Speech
  • One year of mathematics
  • Two years of biological science (Students are advised to complete BIOL 145, BIOL 146, and HLTH 121 prior to enrolling in the SURTK courses)