Selective Admissions: Surgical Technology A.A.S.

To be considered as a Surgical Technology Applicant, the following admission requirements must be met and submitted to the Records and Registration Office, Prairie State College, prior to February 1. 
surgical technology

The surgical technology program is an intensive 12-month course of study composed of didactic, hands-on clinical experience and self 鈥搒tudy, preparing the student for a profession as a surgical technologist. The surgical technologist is able to function in the operating room, labor and delivery, ambulatory care settings, cardiac catheterization, physician鈥檚 office, central supply and sterile processing departments.

Program Goal: To prepare entry-level Surgical Technologists who are competent in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains to enter the profession. 

Download: Surgical Technology Handbook (PDF)

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Official high school transcripts or official GED transcript/diploma (graduation date must appear on transcript).

Official transcripts from all previous colleges must be submitted prior to the deadline date with a .

Accomodations

An applicant must self-disclose any disability and the need for special accommodations. If a student does not self-disclose, they may not later use the aforementioned as a reason to appeal. 

Any applicant who does not believe they are able to meet the essential functional abilities outlined above is
strongly encouraged to contact the Office of Disability Services at disabilityservices@prairiestate.edu

Applicants who are missing any of the listed requirements will not be considered for the next fall class.
1. General Admissions Application
2. Surgical Technology on file.
3. Completion of required prerequisite course work.
4. Official high school transcript or GED certificate and all official college transcripts (if
applicable).

Applicant Evaluation and Communication Responsibilities

An evaluation of the applicant鈥檚 records will be sent to the email address used as the username for the application portal approximately two to three weeks after submitting an .

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It is the applicant鈥檚 responsibility to contact the Selective Admissions Specialist if they have not received correspondence prior to the application deadline.

It is the applicant鈥檚 responsibility to contact the Selective Admissions Specialist if they have not received correspondence prior to the application deadline. It is also the applicant鈥檚 responsibility to notify the Selective Admissions Specialist of any changes in address, phone, personal information or additional courses taken at another institution.

Please retain the evaluation for future reference, as it will serve as proof of submission

Prairie State College
Surgical TechnologyApplication Procedure

1. Complete and submit a 91重口 Admissions Application

2. Submit the intent form(PDF) electronically through the . Application deadline is June 1st.

3. Submit official high school/GED transcripts and any official college transcripts

 

 

Contact Information

Jordan Ferguson
Selective Admissions Specialist 
Phone: 708-709-7701
Email: jferguson4@prairiestate.edu
Heather Pevion

Associate Professor / Coordinator 
Phone: 708-709-3780
Email: hpevion@prairiestate.edu

Monique Campbell

Associate Professor  / Clinical Coordinator
Phone: 708-709-3713
Email: mcampbell11@prairiestate.edu

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)

Phone: (727) 210-2350
Website:

Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting(ARCSTSA)
Phone: (303) 694-9262
Website:
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Program Outcomes

HESI-A2 Testing Requirement

HESI-A2 exam scores from other colleges are not accepted for admission into the program. For ranking purposes, all applicants must be tested on the Prairie State College campus.

Complete the HESI A2 exam at Prairie State College. The HESI A2 exam is a readiness test for the healthcare curriculum that covers math, reading comprehension, vocabulary, and anatomy and physiology. Eligible applicants will receive an invitation to take the HESI A2 exam via email after their intent form (PDF) is processed. Please be sure to have access to your 91重口 student email account and check it often.

Students will complete the HESI A2 exam the week of June 15th, 2026. 91重口 PLEASE DO NOT SCHEDULE ANY VACATIONS DURING THIS WEEK! There is a fee for this exam. The cost of this exam can change without notice. Testing Services will provide you with payment directions within a week of the exam.

Exam payment will be made to the testing company via their website at least 24 hours prior to the exam.

Applicants must have a cumulative HESI A2 score of 60% or better to continue to be considered. The composite score is factored into their applicant ranking.

The score will be valid for all selective admissions programs should the applicant apply for more than one. However, students may not sit for the HESI A2 exam more than twice per application year, regardless of the selective admissions program that they are applying for. The score is valid for 2 (two) consecutive application cycles (the year that you take the exam and the next application year).

Please contact the Selective Admissions Specialist as soon as possible if you are a re-applying student who would like to use your score from last year. The highest test score will be used.

Residency

Initially, applicants are considered to be eligible for acceptance to the program only if they live within the boundaries of the community college district serving Prairie State College, or the districts of the community colleges of the consortium which includes Moraine Valley, South Suburban, Kankakee, Joliet, Morton, Illinois Valley, Heartland and Richland Community Colleges. Any resident of the city of Chicago must contact the main offices of Chicago City Colleges for further information.

College Assessment Test Minimal Requirements

College Assessment Test Minimal Requirements for Surgical Technology Program 5 year time limit
Placement in 91重口's ENG101 or successful completion of 91重口's ENG 099 or equivalent or SAT ENG: 480+ or ACT ENG 17+ AND READING 22+
Placement in 91重口鈥檚 MATH 094 or higher or successful Completion of 91重口鈥檚 MATH 091 or MATH 093 or equivalent SAT MATH: 460+ or ACT MATH 19+ *Successful completion of MATH 090 or MATH 095 with a C or better, or placement into MATH 095 will still be accepted for program requirements for 2023*
 Placement in 91重口's ENG 101 or successful completion of 91重口's ENG 099 or
equivalent
(Anatomy and Physiology I, Anatomy and Physiology II, and Microbiology) must be completed with a C or better within the last 5 years. Anatomy and Physiology I and Anatomy and Physiology II must be completed at the same institution in order to receive points. A comparable biology at another institution will be considered after review of the curriculum.
Students must complete HLTH 105 before the fall start of the Surgical Technology program.
Other courses required for the AAS Surgical Technology degree are as follows:
- HLTH 105 鈥� must be completed before the start of the Surgical Technology program
- ENG 101
- COMM 101
- PSYCH 102
 - 1 Fine arts or humanities course