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.
Grand Rapids Community College, Main Campus, is a community college in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Its career-focused offerings prepare students for work in radiologic technology, nursing, surgical technology, business administration, computer support, criminal justice, cybersecurity, data science, dental assisting, HVACR, licensed practical nursing, medical assisting, phlebotomy, and welding. The college offers associate degrees, certificates, and workforce training programs, with academic and career resources organized through schools and departments. Areas of study include health care, information technology, public safety, business, skilled trades, and applied science. Grand Rapids Community College also provides job training programs and workforce training programs for employers and community members. Its program portfolio includes both occupational credentials and broader associate-degree pathways, supporting preparation for technical, clinical, administrative, and skilled-trade roles.