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TCL’s Surgical Technology Program

TCL’s Surgical Technology Program. TCL’s Surgical Technology Program. Diploma Health Science Major: Surgical Technology. Surgical Technology JoLane Collins, CST, ATC, MEd. Program Director. Accredited: Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)

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TCL’s Surgical Technology Program

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  1. TCL’s Surgical Technology Program

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

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

  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 www.tcl.edu. • 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) 470-8400 • New River Campus in Bluffton • Call (843) 470-6002 • Hampton Campus in Hampton • Call (803) 943-4262 • 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 7year time limit

  9. What is next? • Advising appointment • Call (843) 525-8267 • 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 • Computerized • Able to print results on completion

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

  12. Is there a study guide? Yes Available at the TCL Bookstore: TEAS Study Guide cost $ 68.65 TEAS Study Guide Bar Chart cost $6.95 + 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 843-470-8400 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 525-8221 • Use the study guide • Practice the sample tests with a timer • TCL Testing Center web site www.tcl.edu

  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. 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 criteriafor 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 843-525-8267 and schedule an appointment • Thank you for your interest in the Surgical Technology Program at TCL

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