Surgical Technology

• Some courses offered at QCC Worcester (Main Campus). Program Admissions Requirements • Some courses offered at QCC at the Healthcare and Workforce Development Center in downtown Worcester. Students should note that some first semester courses carry minimum prerequisites. Refer to the program grid. • This program will require students to travel to clinical sites within the Worcester County area. • High School Diploma or GED/HiSET. • Attendance at a Health Information Session or complete Ways to Take Classes

Program Readmission Requirements: culture of respect and equality, welcoming all students, There is a one-time readmission policy for the program. including individuals with disabilities. We encourage students with disabilities to disclose their needs and seek • Readmission is not guaranteed and is always based upon accommodations to fully engage in our program. All space availability. See the QCC Student Handbook and disability-related conversations and requests are handled Program Student Handbook for the complete readmission through a confidential process to protect the privacy of procedure. our students. After reviewing the Technical Performance • Students who did not earn a grade of “C” or higher in Standards, students who have questions about

• Apply and get accepted to this program (Program Code: SUR). • Register for and successfully complete all courses to graduate in four semesters. • Contact Career Services (www.QCC.edu/APexams) to receive credit for High School (HS) Advanced Placement (AP) Exams. QCC School Code: 3714. • Complete ENG 101; or AP English/Language and Composition, with AP Exam grade of “3” or higher, to count as ENG 101. • Complete PSY 101; or AP Psychology, with AP Exam grade of “3” or higher, to count as PSY 101. Introduction to Medical

Terminology

Anatomy & Physiology I

grade of “C” or higher, Coreq: ENG 101 Composition I

Introduction to Psychology

college level English • If considering transfer, meet with a Transfer Services Advisor. See www.QCC.edu/transfer. • Complete ENG 102; or AP English/Literature and Composition, with AP Exam grade of “3” or higher, to count as ENG 102. Anatomy & Physiology II

Composition II

Surgical Procedures II

higher • If considering transfer, meet with representatives of four-year schools to discuss/begin the transfer application process; or create an account on the QCC job board to search for internships, co-ops and jobs. Introductory Sociology

Surgical Procedures III

or higher • Continue with/complete the transfer application process; or if seeking employment, meet with Career Services for career readiness preparation and to learn more about QCC’s job board. • Submit application to NBSTA for certificate examination. • Submit an Intent to Graduate Form, located on The Q. Clinical

Surgical Procedures IV