Surgical Technology Program Standard:A qualified faculty member in Surgical Technology meets all four of the following criteria:1. Possesses an earned baccalaureate or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution, and2. Possesses a credential in the field of surgical technology through a national certification program that is accredited by the National Commission on Certifying Agencies (NCCA) or Certified Nurse Operating Nurse, (CNOR prior to 2003), and3. Has a minimum total of five years of experience, either in the operating room scrub role or as an instructor in surgical technology, or a combination of both within the past ten years, and4. Possesses proficiency in instructional methodology, curriculum design, and program planning.SURG 112 Course Standard:A qualified faculty member teaching SURG 112 (lab course) meets the course standard through one of two routes:1. Meets the Surgical Technology Program Standard, or2. Possesses an earned Associate’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution, and3. Possesses a credential in the field of surgical technology through a national certification program that is accredited by the National Commission on Certifying Agencies (NCCA), and4. Has a minimum total of three years of experience, either in the operating room scrub role or as an instructor in surgical technology, or a combination of both, within the past five years.SURG 114, 212, 214 Course Standard:A qualified faculty member teaching SURG 114, 212, 214 (clinical courses) meets the course standard through one of two routes:1. Meets the Surgical Technology Program Standard, or2. Possesses an earned associate or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution, and3. Possesses a credential in the field of surgical technology through a national certification program that is accredited by the National Commission on Certifying Agencies (NCCA), and4. Has a minimum total of two years of experience, either in the operating room scrub role or as an instructor in surgical technology, or a combination of both, within the past five years.SURG 203 Course Standard:A qualified faculty member teaching SURG 203 meets the course standard through one of two routes:1. Meets the Surgical Technology Program Standard, or2. Possesses an earned baccalaureate or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution, in a discipline appropriate to the course being taught (e.g. nursing, pharmacy, and/or pharmacy technician)

Anatomy and physiology 101 and 102, Microbiology 201, Math 123, HLHS101, HLHS105, SURG 203, ENGL111, Intro to psychology or sociology, COMM 101 or 102

Apply to Ivy Tech First

Students interested in the Surgical Technology program must first submit the Ivy Tech general application and complete requirements for admission to the college. During this application, you should apply for the Healthcare Specialist program with an interest in Surgical Technology. Admission to the college does not ensure acceptance to a health science program, but students can be working on prerequisite courses for the Surgical Technology program after admission to the college and before applying to the program itself.

Apply to the Surgical Technology Program

Following completion of prerequisite courses, you may apply for the Surgical Technology program through the online application for health science programs. Please note that the Surgical Technology program is a selective admission program, which means there are a limited number of spots each year.

The Surgical Technology program begins each fall. The application window is March 15 to May 15.