Surgical Technology Applicant

How to Apply

Apply online here!

This 12- to 16-month Associate in Applied Science degree program offers immersive, hands-on training running January through December, including a summer term.

• Start in January (Spring Term) — 12 months to graduate. For candidates who have already completed the general education coursework listed in the first semester of the program.
• Start in August (Fall Term) — 16 months to graduate. Recommended for candidates who have not yet completed the general education coursework. This allows time to complete those requirements before hands-on training begins.

Required Application Materials

The following must be submitted to the Admissions Office in support of your application:

• All previous educational transcripts — including high school, adult education, and any college transcripts.
• Completed Surgical Technology Applicant Exercise — This interactive activity introduces you to the field of surgical technology, the operating room, sterile field procedures, and actual medical procedures. A link to this requirement will be emailed to you once your application is received. It can be completed and submitted online.

Regardless of whether transfer credit is being sought, applicants must disclose all prior colleges attended. Failure to provide complete educational history may result in disqualification of acceptance, dismissal from the College, or retraction of financial aid.

Criminal Background Screening

All accepted Surgical Technology students are required to complete a national criminal background screening at their own expense within 30 days of acceptance. See Criminal Background Screening for full details.

Questions?

Contact Stacy Green at sgreen@mainecc.edu or 207-974-4679.

Program Prerequisites

All prerequisites must be successfully completed prior to file review. The following high school-level prerequisites are required for admission to EMCC’s Surgical Technology program:

• Three years of high school math, including Algebra II
• Either Biology with Lab or Chemistry with Lab

Recommended General Education Coursework

In addition to the prerequisites above, candidates are strongly encouraged to begin the following general education courses as soon as practical. Completing these before your program start date will streamline your path to graduation:

It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure final grades from prerequisite courses taken through adult education or another college are mailed to the Admissions Office. Transcripts from adult education will not be considered in determining whether your file is complete unless Admissions is aware you are enrolled in those courses. If you are currently taking prerequisite or general education courses at another institution, make sure the Admissions Committee is informed of the course name, location, and anticipated completion date.

Contact Us

All questions concerning the Surgical Technology admission process and transfer credit should be directed as follows. Email is preferred in all cases.