Admission requirements

Get started in our Surgical Technology program by following these steps:

1. Apply to CLC and meet prerequisites:
• BIO 111 or BIO 244 & BIO 245 and HIT 111 are all prerequisites for SRG 110 but are not necessary before applying to the program.
• We strongly recommend completing all co-curricular courses prior to beginning SRG 110 so as not to potentially delay graduation.
2. Submit the Surgical Technology Screening Form


3. Meet the Minimum Selection Criteria:
• High school graduate or equivalent or high school senior in last term
• College Reading and Writing Readiness and Basic Algebra Readiness
• CLC Cumulative GPA is 2.0 or above
• NLN NEX with minimum acceptable RN percentile rank scores of 40 verbal, 40 math, 40 science, and a composite percentile of 40 (within 3 years prior to the screening window)
• Attendance at a Surgical Technology Information Session (within two years of the screening window)
4. Meet the following health and safety requirements:
• Pass a background check
• Pass a drug screening test
• Be medically cleared to participate in the program. View Health Requirements for Health Career Programs (PDF)
• Show proof of health insurance by the start of the program

Your College & Career Navigator (CCN) will guide you through the on-boarding process.

Screening deadlines

Rolling admissions screening window: January 1 to March 31.

Seats in the cohort may reach capacity before the screening window closes, so applying early can enhance your chances of acceptance.

Learn more about this limited-enrollment program.

Workforce requirements

To earn state licensure and work in this field, you must possess the following:

• Social security number or ITIN

This requirement is subject to change. Employer needs and requirements evolve, as do regulations for licensure and accrediting bodies. Please contact the Biological and Health Sciences Division Office for more information.