About
This program trains individuals to maintain a sterile field, prepare the operating room and equipment, and assist the surgeon and surgical team. The program includes classroom, lab, and clinical practice. Students study subjects such as Anatomy & Physiology, Microbiology, Instrumentation, and Surgical Procedures. Graduates are prepared to take the certification exam through National Center for Competency Testing to gain the credential as a Tech in Surgery-Certified (TS-C).
Overview
| Information | Detail |
|---|---|
| Time Commitment | Full Time |
| Typical Program Length | 12 Months |
| Clock Hours | 1,296 |
| Class Type | Day |
| Credentials | Diploma |
| Total Tuition/Fees | |
| Textbook/Supplies Cost |
Program Credentials
**NOTE** If you are interested in applying to the new Surgical Technology program "Coming Soon" to the main campus in Dickson, please scan this QR code and complete the information.
Class Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00 am – 2:30 pm
Clinical Hours: Vary depending on clinical site availability
*All start dates are dependent on sufficient enrollment.
To be considered for admission, please complete the following steps:
Online Application by clicking “Apply Now”
Official High School Transcript or Equivalent
- Official transcript must be mailed directly from your school system to TCAT Dickson, Attn: Sherry Bowman. Electronic submission of transcripts must be from Parchment.com or National Student Clearinghouse to be considered official. We DO NOT accept emailed transcripts.
- Foreign Transcripts will require translation and evaluation from a credentialing service to verify equivalent to a US high school diploma. It is the applicant’s responsibility to obtain appropriate credential verification.
Proof of Immunity to MMR and Varicella
- Applicants must provide proof of two doses of each immunization or positive titer levels.
HESI A2 Entrance Exam
- A minimum score of 60 in both math and reading sections. HESI scores are valid for 2 years. Retesting may be allowed once per term and must be a minimum of 30 days after the prior test.
- If you test at a testing center other than TCAT Dickson or Clarksville, please have the testing facility email Sherry.Bowman@tcatdickson.edu with your official scores.
- Achieving the minimum scores on the HESI A2 exam does not guarantee admission. Admission to the Surgical Technology Program is highly competitive, and only a select number of students are enrolled in each class.
Surgical Technology applicants with a complete application are ranked based on scores on the entrance exam.
*Additional documentation will be required following acceptance into the program to meet clinical app
Information Sessions:
June 11 @ 10:00 a.m., TCAT Dickson main campus at 740 Hwy. 46 S, Dickson, TN 37055
HESI A2 Testing Dates:
Dickson Campus (740 Hwy. 46 S, Dickson) June 12 at 9:00 a.m.
Clarksville Campus (135 International Blvd., Clarksville) June 5, and June 26 at 9:30 a.m.
HESI testing slots are limited. Call Sandy Petty at 615-441-6220 to request a date. The $47 exam fee must be paid to reserve a seat. The HESI test fee is nonrefundable. Please arrive early for the HESI exam. Testing begins promptly at the scheduled time. There will be no late admittance.
Applicants may utilize the HESI Admission Assessment Exam Review ISBN: 9780323582261 as a study guide.
Click here to request official HESI scores from the Elsevier website: https://evolve.elsevier.com/cs/product/9780323324045?role=student
The local Adult Education/Workforce Essentials office in Dickson County offers free assistance with preparation.
For more information, please contact Stephanie Murphy, Director of Nursing and Health Careers, at 615-441-6220 or stephanie.murphy@tcatdickson.edu or Sherry Bowman, Health Careers Student Enrollment, at 615-441-6222 or sherry.bowman@tcatdickson.edu.
Please contact Sandy Petty at Sandra.Petty@TCATDickson.edu to schedule a tour or request more information.
Campus Locations
740 Highway 46 South
Dickson, TN 37055
Curriculum/Courses
Instructors
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