“I chose to attend EMCC because of the affordability and closeness to home but more importantly because of the program selection! What I like the most about the school is that the community is really supportive and full of opportunities if you just take them!”
This 12- to 16-month associate in applied science degree program offers immersive, hands-on training January through December of each year, including a summer term. Candidates are urged to complete the majority of general education coursework required of this degree prior to starting the hands-on training.
The following must be submitted to the Admissions Office in support of your application:
Regardless of whether transfer credit is being sought, applicants must disclose all prior colleges attended. Failure to furnish all information on past education may constitute adequate reason for disqualification of your acceptance or subsequent dismissal from the College as well as possible retraction or denial of financial aid funds.
Consideration for Accepted Surgical Technology Students
All ACCEPTED Surgical Technology students will be required to submit to a national criminal background screening process at their expense within 30 days of acceptance. For more complete details regarding this requirement please see Criminal Background Screening.
If after reading this information you have any questions or concerns, please contact Stacy Green, at sgreen@emcc.edu or 207-974-4679.
To be considered for admission, all prerequisites must be successfully completed prior to file review. The prerequisites (high school equivalent) required for admission to EMCC’s Surgical Technology program are:
In addition to these prerequisites, candidates are strongly urged to begin taking the general education coursework for the Surgical Technology program as soon as practical. These classes would include:
BIO127 Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab
ENG101 College Composition
PSY101 Psychology
Communication Elective
Humanities/Social Science Elective
BIO128 Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab
MRT131 Medical Terminology
BIO216 Microbiology
*It is the responsibility of the applicant to have the final grades from prerequisite courses taken through adult education or at another college mailed to the Admissions Office. (In determining whether an application is “complete” and ready to be reviewed by the Admissions Committee, adult education transcripts are not considered if admission personnel are not aware that you are currently enrolled in these courses.) Applicants are strongly encouraged to follow up and ensure that all materials have arrived for your file. Additionally, if you are currently enrolled in prerequisite courses and/or Surgical Technology general education courses at an institution other than EMCC, make sure the Admissions Committee is aware of the course name, location, and anticipated completion date.
The Admissions Committee respectfully requests that all questions concerning the Surgical Technology admission process and transfer credit be directed as follows (e-mail preferred in all instances):
