Selective Admission: Surgical Technology

Grade Point Average (GPA)

You must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 to apply to our program.

TCC Student ID Number

First, you must apply to TCC.

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• Application instructions: How to Apply for Admission

Once you are accepted as a student at TCC, you will get a TCC Student ID number.

You need a TCC Student ID number for your application to our Surgical Technology Program.

Texas Success Initiative (TSI)

You must meet the TSI requirements in all three areas to apply to our Surgical Technology Program. Waivers are not accepted.

Questions? See TSI Assessment.

Prerequisite Science & Health Professions-Related Courses

You must have completed these courses with a grade of "C" or higher before applying to our program:

• BIOL–2401 Anatomy & Physiology I
• BIOL–2402 Anatomy & Physiology II
• Microbiology:
  • BIOL–2420 Microbiology for Non-Science Majors, or
  • BIOL - 2421 Microbiology for Science Majors
• HPRS–1206 Essentials of Medical Terminology

You must have completed BIOL 2401 and BIOL 2402 within the past five years when you apply for admission.

If you are completing Anatomy & Physiology, Medical Terminology, or Microbiology during the fall semester when you submit your application, we will consider your application—contingent upon your successfully passing the course(s).

Performance Requirements

During your time in our program and throughout your career, you must meet these performance requirements to ensure patient safety and welfare.

Health Education Systems, Inc. (HESI A2) Admission Test

HESI A2 is the required admission test for Surgical Technology.

You must earn a minimum score of 75 on each section of the HESI A2.

The test has 5 sections:

• Anatomy & Physiology
• Grammar
• Math
• Reading
• Vocabulary

Prepare to Take the HESI A2

You can take the HESI A2 exam online through ProctorU or in-person at the Trinity River Campus Testing Center. See HESI A2 Admission Assessment for details.

Visit the TCC Bookstore (link opens in a new window) to find study materials.

Language Proficiency

If English was not the primary language of your high school, you must provide documentation of proof of English proficiency by submitting the results of either of the following:

• TOEFL iBT®
  (Internet-based Test of English as a Foreign Language)
  You must earn a passing score of 83.
• IELTS
  (International English Language Testing System assessment of English language proficiency)
  You must earn an IELTS Band Score of overall 6.5 with a minimum score of 6 in all areas.

Immunizations

The Texas Administrative Code (TAC) and Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council Foundation Community Standards (PDF)Listen require that all students in health-related programs complete the following immunizations before applying to programs where patient contact is a component.

If you know you will be applying to our Surgical Technology Program within the next year, you will need to start these now because some will take up to 6 months to complete the series.

In order to be eligible to apply, you will need to have proof that you have completed the following immunizations:

• Hepatitis B

If you are accepted into the program, you will also need proof that you have completed the following immunizations:

• Tetanus, Diphtheria & Pertussis (TDaP)
• Rubeola / Measles, Mumps, Rubella / German Measles (MMR)
• Varicella
• Influenza (Flu Shot)

Note: Titers showing positive immunity to the diseases will be acceptable.

You will also need to complete a Tuberculosis Skin Test or Chest X-Ray.

Post-Acceptance Requirements

You need to be prepared to meet the following additional requirements–before the first day of class–if you are accepted to our program:

• Physical Exam
• CPR Certification
  • American Heart Association Healthcare Providers course
• Health Insurance
• Criminal Background Check / Drug Screening
• Tuberculosis (TB) screening

You will learn more about these requirements after acceptance.