About
The EPiC Consortium Surgical Technology Program hosted by Muskegon Community College on behalf of the partner colleges, is an Associate Degree in Applied Arts and Sciences program and has applied for new program initial accreditation. This program includes courses that lead to a Sterile Processing Certificate. The curriculum includes science courses selected to provide a basis for the clinical and theory application of principles used in Surgical Technology. Basic courses in the theoretical aspects of Surgical Technology include lecture, clinical, and on-line instruction. All Surgical Technology courses must be passed with a minimum grade of C (75%). The goal of the program is to prepare entry-level surgical technologists who are competent in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains to enter the profession.
Throughout the program, students are provided with hands-on experience in cooperation with various hospitals under the direction of the Program Director/Instructor.
Organization
Grand Rapids Community College - Main Campus
Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids Community College, headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI, is a public higher education institution with a century-long history of educational service, founded in 1914. It offers over 145 career, transfer, and certificate programs and partners with over 345 companies for custom workforce training, providing seamless transfer opportunities to more than 35 college and university programs. The college annually awards $1.1 million in scholarships to over 1,000 students, fostering a supportive environment that inspires and empowers students to succeed and contribute to the community. Its Phlebotomy Skills for Healthcare program is delivered in a hybrid format, preparing students for certification and employment.
Highlights:
- Michigan's first community college with over 100 years of history
- Seamless transfer to more than 35 college and university programs
- Strong workforce development partnerships
- Hybrid-delivered Phlebotomy Skills for Healthcare program prepares students for certification and employment
- Awards $1.1 million in scholarships annually to over 1,000 students