1. TCL’s Surgical Technology Program

2. TCL’s Surgical Technology Program
Diploma Health Science
Major: Surgical Technology

3. Surgical Technology JoLane Collins, CST, ATC, MEd. Program Director
Accredited:
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
Fall entry only
3 semesters (fall, spring, and graduate end of summer)
Diploma
Eligible for national certification exam
CST (Certified Surgical Technologist)
Accept 12–15 students

4. Deadline Date for Application
Surgical Technology
Fall 2018 entry
April 17, 2018

5. How Do I Begin? Apply to the college
Building 2 (Coleman Hall) in Beaufort
New River Campus in Bluffton
Hampton Campus (Mungin Center) in Hampton
Online at
Acceptance to TCL does NOT guarantee acceptance into a health science program
Have ALL official transcripts sent to college’s Beaufort Admissions Office
High school or GED certificate
All college
Apply for Financial Aid

6. I’ve never been to College!
Placement test – Accuplacer
Make appointment to take
Testing Center (Building 2, Room 220) Beaufort
Call (843)
New River Campus in Bluffton
Call (843)
Hampton Campus in Hampton
Call (803)
Tests
English
Math
Reading
Takes at least 2 hours to complete
Get results immediately
Establishes readiness for college courses

7. I’ve been to college! Do I need to take the Accuplacer?
A grade of a “C” or better in
College English and college math (algebra) OR
History/Psychology and college math (algebra)
MAY NOT need to take Accuplacer! 

8. Is there a time limit on College courses?
Math and Science have
7 year time limit

9. What is next? Advising appointment
Call (843)
Bring Placement test results (if applicable)
Determine curriculum readiness
May need to take college courses to evaluate academic success
Bring College transcripts (if applicable)
Evaluate courses for transfer
Need grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or greater
Take required Entrance Test (ATI TEAS) after the advising appointment

10. What is the ATI TEAS? Entrance Test
Tests English, math, reading, and science skills
Computerized
Results are good for 3 years at TCL
Cost is $60 for students;
$90 for non-students
Pay for test in Building 3, Cashier
Takes about 3½ hours to complete
Able to print results on completion

11. ATI TEAS Reading 50 minutes Math 56 minutes Science 50 minutes
English minutes

12. Yes Is there a study guide? TEAS Study Guide cost $ 68.65
Available at the TCL Bookstore:
TEAS Study Guide cost $ 68.65
TEAS Study Guide Bar Chart cost $ tax
(Price subject to change)

13. Where do I go to take the ATI TEAS Test?
Testing Center-Beaufort Campus
Located in Building # 2, room 220
Please call to schedule a testing time
Must have and present:
Receipt of payment
Picture ID
Bring pencils (scrap paper provided)

14. ATI TEAS is computerized
Timed test
Key to success
Tutoring available at the Academic Support Center
Use the study guide
Practice the sample tests with a timer
TCL Testing Center web site

15. Do I get a copy of my results?
Yes
Results may be printed from the ATITESTING.com site

16. What is passing?
Composite Average
60% Version V or ATI TEAS

17. May retake the test twice in a 12 month period
How often can I take it?
May retake the test twice in a 12 month period

18. I passed the ATI TEAS Test! What do I do now?
Complete program specific health science application checklist and Surgical Technology Weighted Admission Criteria.
Schedule an appointment with an advisor to submit your application checklist and weighted admission criteria for an application.

19. Application Checklist & Weighted Admission Criteria
Complete health science program checklist and weighted admission criteria.
Make an appointment with an advisor to complete program specific application process.
Bring a copy of your ATI TEAS results
Bring receipt of the application payment fee
Meet the published application deadline date.

20. Let’s Wrap It Up! 

21. Tie Up the Loose Ends Apply to TCL
Request ALL official transcripts be sent to TCL Admissions office
Meet with a Health Science advisor
Take entrance exam (ATI TEAS Test) after the advising appointment
Apply by published deadline

22. Questions? Email mosullivan@tcl.edu
Call and schedule an appointment
Thank you for your interest in the
Surgical Technology Program at TCL