Surgical Technology

APPLICATIONS FOR SPRING 2025 WILL OPEN AUGUST 1, 2024 THROUGH NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Selection of Spring 2025 applicants will take place after November 10th, 2024 with letters of acceptance or denial being sent out within that week.

Please check the email submitted with your application, including Spam/Junk folder.

Surgical Technology is an instructional program that prepares an individual to serve as a member of the surgical team to work with surgeons, anesthesiologists, certified registered nurse anesthetists, registered nurses and other surgical personnel in delivering patient care and assuming appropriate responsibilities before, during and after surgery.

Located at Oxford and DeSoto campus
Associate of Applied Science Degree - 2 year program
Vocational Certificate Program - 1 year

Program Information

How Do I Get Into This Program?

18 years of age or older
High school diploma or equivalent
Complete application for admission into Northwest
Note: (Includes sending all high school and college transcripts)
Obtain your NWCC Student ID after completing your NWCC application. If you have an NWCC Student ID and not sure if your application is still active, log into your mynwcc account. If you cannot remember your NWCC Student ID, go to www.northwestms.edu, students tab, mynwcc forgot my ID.
Complete and submit Applicant Interest Form (for grading rubric click here).
Note: This will be uploaded with your Surgical Technology Application
Complete and submit the Program Application. You will be given the opportunity to upload the applicant interest form at this time.
An Objective Scoring Tool will be utilized for each applicant who has met the minimum required admission criteria.

It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure all items have been submitted and received prior to the application deadline. You may contact Amanda Arman at aarman@northwestms.edu to check the status of your application. Incomplete applications will not be considered for admission into the program.

Note: The student is responsible for providing a current email address and frequently checking the email account for communication. Applications must be made each year. If an applicant is not admitted in a given application cycle, the applicant MUST reapply the next year to be considered for the program.

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Course Curriculum

I've Graduated, Now What? (Job Outlook)

Professional Licensure or Certifications

The NWCC Surgical Technology program has not made a determination on whether the degree meets the state educational requirements for other US States, Territories, or the District of Columbia. Additional information on Surgical Technologist licensure/licensure as it relates to other states can be found at Medical Technology Schools website.