Admission Requirements

Education – A candidate must have completed work equal to a standard high school education in a college preparatory curriculum. A general equivalency diploma is acceptable for admission.

Applications will be reviewed after the following forms are receive:

• Completed St. Luke's application
• Official copy of high school transcript (past and current)
• Official copies of college transcripts (past and current)
• G.E.D. scores and/or diploma (if applicable)
• Two letters of reference

NOTE: Applicants are responsible for obtaining and forwarding official high school and college transcripts to St. Luke's Hospital Surgical Technology Program. Attendance at any other institution must be reported at the time of application. Failure to indicate at the time of application that the applicant has taken courses from another institution invalidates any admission.

Since enrollment is strictly limited to 10 students, consideration will be given to:

• Class rank in the upper third of the high school class
• Post high school or college course grades in physical, social, and biological sciences

Post-Acceptance Health Status

• Medical and eye examination
• Dental examination
• Required tests and immunizations

Reference – Two references are required. Suggestions include: a teacher, guidance counselor, minister or employer. Relatives and peers are not acceptable. Surgical Tech Reference Form.

Personal Conference – will be scheduled with each applicant.

The Admissions Committee reserves the Right to Waive certain requirements in selected instances or unusual circumstances.

Proof of completion of a Basic Life Support Course (CPR) is required. The American Red Cross Professional CPR and The American Heart Association Course "C" for Health Professionals are the acceptable certification courses.

Proof of Malpractice Insurance for Surgical Technology students and an acceptable hospital insurance plan is required.