Located in Bay City, Michigan, Delta College is a public, two-year community college. The program in surgical technology offers a certificate or an associate's degree and evaluates student progress in theoretical, behavioral, and practical applications of concepts of surgical technology. There is a 12-credit hour externship, which requires a minimum GPA of 2.0 and the consent of the program coordinator.
Henry Ford Community College is a public college located in Dearborn, Michigan. The surgical technology program offers an associate's degree and is designed to prepare individuals for entry-level employment. Students complete the basic technical and academic support courses in the first year, followed by two major clinical courses during the second year. The program requires approximately 600 hours in clinical settings.
Lansing Community College is a two-year public college located in downtown Lansing, Michigan. There is also a West Campus located in Delta Township, southwest of Lansing. The program in surgical technology offers an associate's degree and begins each fall. This is a selective program and students must meet admission requirements beyond those required for admission to the college.
Macomb Community College is a public institution located in Warren, Michigan. Macomb's Health and Human Services Division introduced the surgical technology program in 2000. Enrollment is limited to 24 students per academic year. The program offers several options such as a certificate in central processing distribution or surgical assisting and an associate's degree in surgical technology.
Northern Michigan University is a 4-year public university located in Marquette, Michigan. The surgical technology program offers an associate's degree and is located in the Clinical Laboratory Sciences Department. Admission to the clinical sequence of courses is limited and students must have an overall minimum GPA of 2.5. Courses must be taken in order and include summer school.
Located in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, Oakland Community College is a public college that offers an associate's degree in surgical technology. The program combines general education in the humanities and in the theory and practice of surgical technology. It is designed as a full-time program, but students can complete the prerequisite courses on a part-time basis. Admission to the college does not guarantee admission to the program.
Wayne County Community College District is a public institution located in Detroit, Michigan. The surgical technology program offers several options such as Surgical Technology Associate of Applied Science, Accelerated Alternative Delivery, Central Service Technician Certificate, and First Assistant College Certificate. There are three clinical rotations and students are required to complete all courses with a grade 'B' or better to meet graduation requirements.