TCL’s Surgical Technology TCL’s Surgical Technology Program Program

TCL’s Surgical TCL’s Surgical Technology Technology

Program Program Diploma Health ScienceDiploma Health Science

Major: Surgical TechnologyMajor: Surgical Technology

Surgical TechnologySurgical TechnologyJoLane Buss, CST, ATC, MEd.JoLane Buss, CST, ATC, MEd.

Program DirectorProgram Director Accredited:Accredited:

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)Programs (CAAHEP)

Fall entry onlyFall entry only 3 semesters 3 semesters (fall, spring, and graduate end of summer)(fall, spring, and graduate end of summer) DiplomaDiploma Eligible for national certification examEligible for national certification exam

CSTCST (Certified Surgical Technologist) (Certified Surgical Technologist)

Accept 12–15 studentsAccept 12–15 students

Deadline Date for Application Deadline Date for Application

Surgical TechnologySurgical Technology Fall 2013Fall 2013

April 1, 2013April 1, 2013

How Do I Begin?How Do I Begin?1. Apply to the college

• Building 2 (Coleman Hall) in Beaufort• New River Campus in Bluffton• Hampton Campus (Mungin Center) in Hampton• Online at www.tcl.edu. • Acceptance to TCL does NOT guarantee acceptance

into a health science program

2. Have ALL official transcripts sent to college’s Beaufort Admissions Office

• High school or GED certificate• All college• Assure these transcripts are also on file in the Division

of Health Sciences.

3. Apply for Financial Aid

I’ve never been to College!I’ve never been to College!Placement test – COMPASS

1. Make appointment to take• Testing Center (Building 1, Room 201) Beaufort

• Call (843) 525-8344• New River Campus in Bluffton

• Call (843) 470-6024• Hampton Campus in Hampton

• Call (803) 943-4262

2. Tests• English• Math• Reading

3. Takes at least 2 hours to complete4. Get results immediately

• Establishes readiness for college courses

I’ve been to college!I’ve been to college!Do I need to take the Do I need to take the

COMPASS?COMPASS?A grade of a A grade of a “C”“C” or better in or better in

• College English and college math College English and college math (algebra)(algebra)

OROR• History/Psychology and college math History/Psychology and college math

(algebra)(algebra)

MAY NOT need to take MAY NOT need to take COMPASS! COMPASS!

Is there a time limit on College Is there a time limit on College courses?courses?

Math and Science have Math and Science have

55 year time limit year time limit

What is next? What is next? Advising appointmentAdvising appointment

Call (843) 525-8267Call (843) 525-8267

Bring Compass results Bring Compass results (if applicable)(if applicable) Determine curriculum readinessDetermine curriculum readiness May need to take college courses to evaluate academic May need to take college courses to evaluate academic

successsuccess

Bring College transcripts Bring College transcripts (if applicable)(if applicable) Evaluate courses for transferEvaluate courses for transfer Need grade point average (GPA) of 2.25 or greaterNeed grade point average (GPA) of 2.25 or greater

Take required Entrance Test (TEAS) after the Take required Entrance Test (TEAS) after the advising appointmentadvising appointment--

What is the TEAS?What is the TEAS? Entrance TestEntrance Test

Tests English, math, reading, and science skillsTests English, math, reading, and science skills No calculatorsNo calculators ComputerizedComputerized

Results are good for 3 years at TCLResults are good for 3 years at TCL

Cost is $35Cost is $35 Pay for test in Building 2, CashierPay for test in Building 2, Cashier

Takes about 3½ hours to completeTakes about 3½ hours to complete ComputerizedComputerized Able to print results on completionAble to print results on completion

TEAS TEAS

Reading 50 minutesReading 50 minutes

Math 56 minutesMath 56 minutes

Science 50 minutesScience 50 minutes

English 50 minutesEnglish 50 minutes

Is there a study guide?Is there a study guide?

YesYes

Available at the TCL Bookstore:Available at the TCL Bookstore:

Cost $ 61Cost $ 61

Where do I go to take the Where do I go to take the TEAS Test?TEAS Test?

Testing Center-Beaufort CampusTesting Center-Beaufort Campus Located in Building # 1 Located in Building # 1 Please call 843-525-8344 to schedule a testing timePlease call 843-525-8344 to schedule a testing time

Must have and present:Must have and present: Receipt of paymentReceipt of payment Picture ID Picture ID Bring pencils (scrap paper provided)Bring pencils (scrap paper provided)

TEAS at NEW RIVERTEAS at NEW RIVER

Please call 843-525-8344 to schedule Please call 843-525-8344 to schedule a testing timea testing time

Must have and present:Must have and present: Receipt of paymentReceipt of payment Picture ID Picture ID Bring pencils (scrap paper provided)Bring pencils (scrap paper provided)

The TEAS is computerizedThe TEAS is computerized

Timed testTimed test

Key to successKey to success Tutoring available at the Academic Tutoring available at the Academic

Support Center 525-8221Support Center 525-8221 Use the study guide Use the study guide Practice the sample tests with a timerPractice the sample tests with a timer

TCL Testing Center web site TCL Testing Center web site www.tcl.edu

Do I get a copy of my Do I get a copy of my results?results?

YesYesResults may be printed from Results may be printed from

the ATITESTING.com sitethe ATITESTING.com site

What is passing?What is passing?

Composite AverageComposite Average

67% Version IV67% Version IV

57% Version V57% Version V

How often can I take it?How often can I take it?

May retake the test one time in May retake the test one time in a 12 month perioda 12 month period

I passed the TEAS TestI passed the TEAS Test! ! What do I do now?What do I do now?

Complete program specific health Complete program specific health science application checklist science application checklist

andand

return to Division of Health return to Division of Health SciencesSciences

for an application.for an application.

Application ChecklistApplication Checklist

Complete health science program Complete health science program checklistchecklist Sign application checklistSign application checklist Turn signed application checklist into the Turn signed application checklist into the

Division of Health Sciences for program Division of Health Sciences for program specific application process.specific application process.

Bring a copy of your TEAS resultsBring a copy of your TEAS results Meet the published application deadline Meet the published application deadline

date.date.

Let’s Wrap It Up! Let’s Wrap It Up!

Tie Up the Loose EndsTie Up the Loose Ends

1.1. Apply to TCLApply to TCL

2.2. Request Request ALLALL official transcripts be sent to official transcripts be sent to TCL Admissions officeTCL Admissions office

a)a) Assure copies have been sent to the Division Assure copies have been sent to the Division of Health Sciencesof Health Sciences

3.3. Meet with Health Science advisorMeet with Health Science advisor

4.4. Take entrance exam (TEAS Test)Take entrance exam (TEAS Test)

5.5. Apply by published deadlineApply by published deadline

Questions?Questions?

Email Email mosullivan@tcl.edu Call 843-525-8267 and schedule an Call 843-525-8267 and schedule an

appointmentappointment Thank you for your interest in the Thank you for your interest in the

Surgical Technology Program at TCLSurgical Technology Program at TCL