(CIP Code: 51.0909)

Program Description:

Surgical technologists are an integral part of the surgical team, assisting surgeons, anesthesiologists and registered nurses in providing care to patients in the operating room. The surgical technologist works under medical supervision to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures. This individual ensures that the operating room or environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety.

Students interested in the program should be in good physical and mental condition, be able to perform under stress, and possess manual dexterity. The Blinn College Surgical Technology Program is a two-year associates degree program that admits students each Spring semester. The Program includes hours of clinical observation and experience in the operating room as well as lecture and laboratory classes. After successful completion of the required curriculum, students earn an Associate of Applied Science degree.

Program Notes:

This is a competitive entry, cohort Applied Sciences Program at Blinn College. To be eligible for admissions into the Surgical Technology Program, the following minimum criteria must be met.

1. Complete all admissions requirements to Blinn College. Acceptance into Blinn College does not guarantee acceptance into the Surgical Technology Program. Admissions requirements for Blinn College should be seen as separate requirements from those within the Surgical Technology Program application packet.
2. Be TSI College Ready in all subjects by Blinn College standards.
3. Completion of the Surgical Technology Program application packet and all requirements therein by the stated deadline.
4. Grades of “C” or better in all academic (non-SRGT/non-HPRS) courses, with a minimum overall admissions GPA of a 2.5 or greater. All academic courses must be completed prior to the start of the Surgical Technology Program.
   • BIOL 2401, BIOL 2402, & HITT 1305 must be completed within 3 years of the application deadline.
   • BIOL 2420 must be completed within 5 years of the application deadline.
   • Admissions GPA is calculated based on the academic, non-SRGT/non-HPRS courses ONLY.
5. Take the ATI TEAS test.
6. Additional requirements include two letters of recommendation, an essay, and interviews.

Admitted students will be required to show proof of required immunizations and submit to a criminal background check and drug screening process to be eligible to continue into the Surgical Technology Program.

For the most accurate admissions requirements, please see the Program’s website at www.blinn.edu/surgical-technology/. Advising for current Blinn students regarding this Program can be scheduled by emailing kynsie.benefield@blinn.edu.