Surgical Technology

The joint program, Hopkinsville Community College and Madisonville Community College Surgical Technology Program, is a selective admission program. In addition to HCC's general admission requirements, candidates to the program must complete the following:

• Schedule an appointment with the program coordinator
• Schedule classes and pay tuition during registration
• Any and all deficiencies identified from placement testing must be remediated prior to admission
• Submit a written request for application for admission to the program coordinator ebeverly0003@kctcs.edu by April 1st .
• In May, each qulified Candidate will receive an email with the date, time and location for an interview.
• The program selection committee will meet in May to select candidates for the August class based on: GPA, Interview, KY residency and previous experience in the healthcare field.
• Students interested in entering the August class must have Intro to computers, medical terminology, SUR 109 Intro to Surgical Technology and BIO 135 ( for diploma option) OR BIO 137 and BIO 139 (for AAS option) completed prior to entering the August class. NOTE: Potential candidates may apply in April without having SUR 109 and BIO 135 OR Bio 137 and Bio 139 to the program and be accepted based on completing SUR 109 and BIO 135 OR Bio 137 and Bio 139 prior to the start of the Surgical Technology program in August.
• Professional CPR Training (must be maintained for the duration of the program)

Surgical Technology involves the provision of direct care for individuals and is characterized by the application of verified knowledge in the skillful performance of surgical technology technical functions. Therefore, all applicants should possess sufficient:

1. visual acuity, such as is needed in the surgical environment and for the observation necessary for patient assessment and care;
2. auditory perception to receive verbal communication from patients and members of the health team and to assess health needs of people through the use of monitoring devices (e.g., cardiac monitors, biomedical equipment, fire alarms, etc.);
3. gross and fine motor coordination to respond promptly and to implement the skills, including the manipulation of equipment, positioning and lifting patients required in meeting health needs related to surgical technology;
4. verbal and non-verbal communication skills (speech, reading, and writing), such as are needed in classroom and clinical settings to interact with patients and professional personnel; and
5. intellectual and emotional functions to plan and implement care for individuals.

Graduates from the Hopkinsville Community College and Madisonville Community College Surgical Technology Program must take the national certifying exam for Surgical Technologists offered through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (CST)

The joint Surgical Technology program is accredited through The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), 25400 U.S. Highway 19 North, Suite 158, Clearwater, FL 33763, (727) 210-2350, mail@caahep.org

Hopkinsville Community College and Madisonville Community College are accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the associate degree.  Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Hopkinsville Community College.

Program Outcomes

• 2021-2022
  • Retention: 100%
  • CST Exam Results: 77%.