Program Descriptions             Surgical Technology Department Programs   1. Surgical Technology Degree   2. Surgical Technology Diploma Surgical Technology Degree back to top The Surgical Technology program prepares students for employment in a variety of positions in the surgical field. The Surgical Technology, Degree program provides learning opportunities which introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and technical knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to upgrade present knowledge and skills or to retrain in Surgical Technology. Graduates of the program receive a Surgical Technology degree and are qualified for employment as surgical technologists. Graduates of the program receive a Surgical Technology Associate of Applied Science degree, and are eligible to sit for the National Certification Examination to become a Certified Surgical Technologist. The Surgical Technology program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP.) This program is offered by the Surgical Technology (SUR) department. Availibility Students are accepted twice a year based on course and space availability for the full-time day program at Oakwood Campus. Twenty-four students are accepted each year for the program. This program offers day classes at the Oakwood Campus. Requirements Applicant must be at least 17 years of age. High school diploma or GED is required prior to admission. Official transcripts or GED scores must be submitted from all colleges and/or high schools attended for credit. Take the ASSET placement test or submit SAT, ACT, CPE or COMPASS test scores. All tests must have been taken within five (5) years of application for admission. Additional Requirements  Surgical Technology program admission is a competitive selection process. Students must achieve a cumulative average of 2.5 in ENG 1101, ENG 1102 or HUM 1101, ENG 1105 or SPC 1101, MAT 1111 OR MAT 1101, PSY 1101, SOC 1101, and SCT 100 at Lanier Tech or have a GPA of 2.5 on all previous college courses. Students must complete AHS 104, AHS 109, BIO 2113, BIO 2114, BIO 2117, and SCT 100 prior to enrolling in SUR courses. Students must take the NLN test and receive a composite percentile score of at least 75 to be considered for selection. An interview, an essay, and student's GPA will also be considered as part of the selection process. Students wishing to transfer credit from other colleges must have all transfer of credit finalized with the Office of the Registrar at least one full quarter prior to selection into the program. All AHS courses must be completed within two years of acceptance into the program. STUDENTS MUST COMPLETE AN APPLICATION FOR SELECTION AND SUBMIT IT TO THE OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS BY MARCH 15 TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE SUMMER QUARTER OR BY SEPTEMBER 15 TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE WINTER QUARTER. STUDENTS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR SELECTION UNLESS THIS FORM IS SUBMITTED PRIOR TO THE DEADLINE. A minimum of 125 clinical surgical cases are required for successful completion of the program. Curriculum General Core Courses Credit Hours Textbooks BIO 2113 Anatomy & Physiology I 5 View BIO 2114 Anatomy & Physiology II 5 View BIO 2117 Introductory Microbiology 5 View ENG 1101 Composition And Rhetoric 5 View MAT 1111 College Algebra 5 View       - OR - MAT 1101 Mathematical Modeling (5) View PSY 1101 Introduction To Psychology 5 View SOC 1101 Introduction To Sociology 5 View XXX XXX Degree Level English/Humanities/Fine Arts 5 XXX XXX Degree Level General Core Electives 5 Occupational Courses Credit Hours Textbooks AHS 104 Introduction To Health Care 3 View AHS 109 Med Terminology/Allied Hlth Sc 3 View SCT 100 Introduction To Computers 3 View SUR 101 Intro To Surgical Technology 6 View SUR 102 Principles Of Surg Tech 5 View SUR 109 Surgical Patient Care 3 View SUR 110 Surgical Pharmacology 3 View SUR 112 Introductory Surgical Practicu 7 View SUR 203 Surgical Procedures I 6 View SUR 204 Surgical Procedures II 6 View SUR 213 Specialty Surgical Practicum 8 View SUR 214 Adv Specialty Surgical Practic 8 View SUR 224 Seminar In Surgical Technology 3 View Credit Hours Required For Graduation 109   COMMISSION OF A FELONY MAY PREVENT YOU FROM OBTAINING A SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST LICENSE.   Please read the following: All applicants for licensure as a SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST shall consent to a criminal background check. OCGA 43-1-19. The board shall have the authority to refuse to grant, to revoke, or to discipline the license of any Surgical Technologist if such Surgical Technologist has any of the following: 1) a felony conviction; 2) a conviction for any crime involving moral turpitude, 3) an arrest, charge, or sentence for any felony or crime involving moral turpitude where:      a) a plea of nolo contendere was entered,      b) first offender treatment granted, or      c) the adjudication was otherwise withheld. A felony includes any offense which, if committed in the state of Georgia would be deemed a felony. A convicion includes either a verdict of guilty or a plea of guilty. OCGA 43-1-19.   Surgical Technology Diploma back to top The Surgical Technology diploma program prepares students for employment in a variety of positions in the surgical field. The Surgical Technology diploma program provides learning opportunities which introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and technical knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to upgrade present knowledge and skills or to retrain in Surgical Technology. Graduates of the program receive a Surgical Technology diploma and are eligible to sit for the National Certification Examination to become a Certified Surgical Technologist. The Surgical Technology program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP.) This program is offered by the Surgical Technology (SUR) department. Availibility Students are accepted twice a year based on course and space availability for the full-time day program at Oakwood. Twenty-four students are accepted each year for the program. This program offers day classes at the Oakwood Campus. Requirements Applicant must be at least 17 years of age. High school diploma or GED is required prior to admission. Official transcripts or GED scores must be submitted from all colleges and/or high schools attended for credit. Take the ASSET placement test or submit SAT, ACT, CPE or COMPASS test scores. All tests must have been taken within five (5) years of application for admission. Additional Requirements  Surgical Technology program admission is a competitive selection process. Students must achieve a cumulative average of 2.5 in ENG 1010, MAT 1012, PSY 1010, SCT 100, AHS 1011, AHS 104 AND AHS 109 at Lanier Tech or have a GPA of 2.5 on all previous college courses. Students must take the NLN exam and achieve a composite percentile score of at least 75 to be considered for selection. An interview, an essay, and student's GPA will be considered as part of the selection process. Students wishing to transfer credit from other colleges must have all transfer of credit finalized with the Office of the Registrar at least one full quarter prior to selection into the program. All AHS courses must be completed within two years of acceptance into the program. STUDENTS MUST COMPLETE AN APPLICATION FOR SELECTION AND SUBMIT IT TO THE OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS BY MARCH 15 TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE SUMMER QUARTER OR BY SEPTEMBER 15 TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE WINTER QUARTER. STUDENTS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR SELECTION UNLESS THIS FORM IS SUBMITTED PRIOR TO THE DEADLINE. A minimum of 125 clinical surgical cases are required for successful completion of the program. Curriculum General Core Courses Credit Hours Textbooks ENG 1010 Fundamentals Of English I 5 View MAT 1012 Foundations Of Mathematics 5 View PSY 1010 Basic Psychology 5 View Occupational Courses Credit Hours Textbooks AHS 104 Introduction To Health Care 3 View AHS 109 Med Terminology/Allied Hlth Sc 3 View AHS 1011 Anatomy & Physiology 5 View SCT 100 Introduction To Computers 3 View SUR 101 Intro To Surgical Technology 6 View SUR 102 Principles Of Surg Tech 5 View SUR 108 Surgical Microbiology 3 View SUR 109 Surgical Patient Care 3 View SUR 110 Surgical Pharmacology 3 View SUR 112 Introductory Surgical Practicu 7 View SUR 203 Surgical Procedures I 6 View SUR 204 Surgical Procedures II 6 View SUR 213 Specialty Surgical Practicum 8 View SUR 214 Adv Specialty Surgical Practic 8 View SUR 224 Seminar In Surgical Technology 3 View Credit Hours Required For Graduation 87   COMMISSION OF A FELONY MAY PREVENT YOU FROM OBTAINING A SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST LICENSE.   Please read the following: All applicants for licensure as a SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST shall consent to a criminal background check. OCGA 43-1-19. The board shall have the authority to refuse to grant, to revoke, or to discipline the license of any Surgical Technologist if such Surgical Technologist has any of the following: 1) a felony conviction; 2) a conviction for any crime involving moral turpitude, 3) an arrest, charge, or sentence for any felony or crime involving moral turpitude where:      a) a plea of nolo contendere was entered,      b) first offender treatment granted, or      c) the adjudication was otherwise withheld. A felony includes any offense which, if committed in the state of Georgia would be deemed a felony. A convicion includes either a verdict of guilty or a plea of guilty. OCGA 43-1-19.   Surgical Technology Diploma back to top The Surgical Technology diploma program prepares students for employment in a variety of positions in the surgical field. The Surgical Technology diploma program provides learning opportunities which introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and technical knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to upgrade present knowledge and skills or to retrain in Surgical Technology. Graduates of the program receive a Surgical Technology diploma and are eligible to sit for the National Certification Examination to become a Certified Surgical Technologist. The Surgical Technology program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP.) This program is offered by the Surgical Technology (SUR) department. Availibility Students are accepted twice a year based on course and space availability for the full-time day program at Oakwood. Twenty-four students are accepted each year for the program. This program offers day classes at the Oakwood Campus. Requirements Applicant must be at least 17 years of age. High school diploma or GED is required prior to admission. Official transcripts or GED scores must be submitted from all colleges and/or high schools attended for credit. Take the ASSET placement test or submit SAT, ACT, CPE or COMPASS test scores. All tests must have been taken within five (5) years of application for admission. Additional Requirements  Surgical Technology program admission is a competitive selection process. Students must achieve a cumulative average of 2.5 in ENG 1010, MAT 1012, PSY 1010, SCT 100, AHS 1011, AHS 104 AND AHS 109 at Lanier Tech or have a GPA of 2.5 on all previous college courses. Students must take the NLN exam and achieve a composite percentile score of at least 75 to be considered for selection. An interview, an essay, and student's GPA will be considered as part of the selection process. Students wishing to transfer credit from other colleges must have all transfer of credit finalized with the Office of the Registrar at least one full quarter prior to selection into the program. All AHS courses must be completed within two years of acceptance into the program. STUDENTS MUST COMPLETE AN APPLICATION FOR SELECTION AND SUBMIT IT TO THE OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS BY MARCH 15 TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE SUMMER QUARTER OR BY SEPTEMBER 15 TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE WINTER QUARTER. STUDENTS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR SELECTION UNLESS THIS FORM IS SUBMITTED PRIOR TO THE DEADLINE. A minimum of 125 clinical surgical cases are required for successful completion of the program. Curriculum General Core Courses Credit Hours Textbooks ENG 1010 Fundamentals Of English I 5 View MAT 1012 Foundations Of Mathematics 5 View PSY 1010 Basic Psychology 5 View Occupational Courses Credit Hours Textbooks AHS 104 Introduction To Health Care 3 View AHS 109 Med Terminology/Allied Hlth Sc 3 View AHS 1011 Anatomy & Physiology 5 View SCT 100 Introduction To Computers 3 View SUR 101 Intro To Surgical Technology 6 View SUR 102 Principles Of Surg Tech 5 View SUR 108 Surgical Microbiology 3 View SUR 109 Surgical Patient Care 3 View SUR 110 Surgical Pharmacology 3 View SUR 112 Introductory Surgical Practicu 7 View SUR 203 Surgical Procedures I 6 View SUR 204 Surgical Procedures II 6 View SUR 213 Specialty Surgical Practicum 8 View SUR 214 Adv Specialty Surgical Practic 8 View SUR 224 Seminar In Surgical Technology 3 View Credit Hours Required For Graduation 87   COMMISSION OF A FELONY MAY PREVENT YOU FROM OBTAINING A SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST LICENSE.   Please read the following: All applicants for licensure as a SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST shall consent to a criminal background check. OCGA 43-1-19. The board shall have the authority to refuse to grant, to revoke, or to discipline the license of any Surgical Technologist if such Surgical Technologist has any of the following: 1) a felony conviction; 2) a conviction for any crime involving moral turpitude, 3) an arrest, charge, or sentence for any felony or crime involving moral turpitude where:      a) a plea of nolo contendere was entered,      b) first offender treatment granted, or      c) the adjudication was otherwise withheld. A felony includes any offense which, if committed in the state of Georgia would be deemed a felony. A convicion includes either a verdict of guilty or a plea of guilty. OCGA 43-1-19.