Admission into the Surgical Technology Prep Program

Applicants must provide the following before enrolling in Pre-Surgical Technology classes:

• Documentation of Health Insurance Coverage
• A completed health physical and current immunization record including verification of the hepatitis B vaccination or medical waiver (on file at the Kirkwood Health Office)
• You are responsible for a yearly tuberculosis test.
• A current CPR certification for the Health Care Professional. The following CPR certifications will be accepted:
  • American Health Association - "Healthcare Provider" (no other level accepted)
  • American Red Cross - "CPR for the Professional Rescuer" (no other level accepted)
  • EMP - "BLSPRO" (this course includes First Aid and Healthcare Provider CPR)
  • CPR Instructor Level for Red Cross, American Heart, or EMP
• A copy of a high school diploma or GED certificate (on file with the program coordinator)
• A current criminal record check (on file with Kirkwood Community College)

How to Apply

1. Complete a Kirkwood Community College application for admission
   • Online application
2. Complete a Hawkeye Community College application for admission
   • Applications can be submitted online or you can print and mail your application. Contact the Admissions Office at 800-670-4769, ext. 4000 or 319-296-4000 for an application to be mailed to you.
   • There is no application fee
   • Be sure to indicate your major on your application form.
3. Send transcripts to Kirkwood Community College AND Hawkeye Community College Admissions Offices
   • Official high school transcripts and/or GED scores.
   • Previous official college transcripts.
4. Send ACT scores or register for the COMPASS Assessment
   • The ACT is not required, but it is accepted for admissions.
   • If you choose not to take the ACT, you must take the COMPASS Assessment.
   • If you have taken the ACT, your score will appear on your high school transcripts.
   • English, reading, and math subscores will be evaluated. Each subscore must be 19 or above to be applicable. If any subscore is below 19, you must take the COMPASS Assessment in that area.
   • Students with prior college credit in math, reading, or English courses may be exempt from one or more assessment areas.
   • To schedule a COMPASS Assessment please contact Student Services at Hawkeye Community College at 800-670-4769, ext. 1238 or 319-296-4014. Learn more about the COMPASS Assessment
5. Attend a scheduled Program Conference. Call Barbara Krieg at 319-296-4457 for the Program Conference schedule.

Applying for Financial Aid

1. Complete a FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid
   • Indicate Kirkwood Community College as the college on the FAFSA form.
   • Kirkwood's FAFSA college code is 004076.
   • It is recommended that a FAFSA should be completed by July 1.
2. Complete consortium paper work
   • Contact the Hawkeye Community College Financial Aid office at 319-296-4020 or 1-800-670-4769, ext. 4020 to fill out the proper consortium paper work.

Useful Areas of Study / Experience

• Biology
• Chemistry
• Communications
• Mathematics
• Human Relations
• Physics