Application Process

Applications:

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Surgical Technology Program – Application Form 2027

 

Pre-Admission Requirements:

All material that are submitted to the Kona Community Hospital Surgical Technology Program becomes property of the program and cannot be returned or forwarded unless the applicant makes a formal request in writing to the program.

Any misrepresentation or omission of facts or essential documents during the application process and /or after acceptance into the program may result in a delay, denial or revocation of admission.

Pre-requirements for program and exceptions
College pre-requirements level courses required by the program must be successfully completed with a B (3.0) or higher grade.

The classes include:

Hawaii Community College

• ENG 100- Composition I (3cr.)
• MATH 100 or higher – survey of mathematics of higher (3cr.)
• MICR 130/140L Microbiology / Lab (3 cr. / 1-2 cr.)
• PHYL 141 /141L Human Anatomy & Physiology I /Lab (3 cr. /1 cr.)
• PHYL 142 / 142L Human Anatomy & Physiology II / lab (3cr. / 1 cr.)
• PSY 100 or SOC 100 Survey of Psychology or Survey of Sociology 100 (3cr.)
• SP 151 or SP 251 Personal and Public Speech or Public Speaking (3cr.)
• HLTH 125 Survey of Medical Terminology (1cr.)

Palamanui | HCC Contact Information for Student Services/Counseling Office:
Kenoa Dela Cruz, noa@hawaii.edu, (808) 934-2658
Precious Atendido, pmalejo@hawaii.edu, (808) 969-8822

• Preference will be given to Kona Community Hospital employees who meet the educational qualifications of the Surgical Technology Program at the time of application.
• Must be a citizen of the United States.
• The school is not approved to issue or accept student visas.
• Must have an AA degree or higher upon admission.
• Complete application. Incomplete applications may receive a less favorable rating or not be considered.
• Evidence of high school graduation or GED from a state-approved high school.
• Proof of age, 18 years or older on or before start date of the class year.
• Completed and passed a criminal background check, which is required of all students.
• Ability to effectively interact with others in written and spoken English.
• Official transcript of all prior college education with proof of an AA degree or higher.
• Satisfactory references from a minimum of two individuals as requested on the application packet.
• Schedule a pre-entrance interview (Information Session) with the program director, instructors, and committee members to ask questions and ensure the program is a good fit.
• Completing the application does not guarantee acceptance to the program.
• All application materials may be hand-delivered to Kona Community Hospital Education Department or mailed to: Attention Stormy Armstrong CST, AAS, FAST, Education Department, 79-1019 Haukapila Street, Kealakekua, HI 96750.

To apply to the Kona Community Hospital Surgical Technology Program, the following items must be submitted to the director:

• Proof of completion of High School with GPA of 2.0 or GED with a minimum score of 450
• A formal resume
• Essay: Complete a short personal essay describing yourself, things you would like to do in your career and why you chose this profession. Maximum of 500 words
• References: Provide (2) Letters of Recommendation from persons other than relatives (mailed directly by the person providing the recommendation to the address on the Letter of Recommendation form)
• Sign and submit all application materials (Application, Letter of Acceptance, Resume, and Essay)
• Official Transcript: Request that official college transcripts be mailed directly to: Kona Community Hospital
  ATTN: Stormy Armstrong
  Education Dept.
  79-1019 Haukapila Street
  Kealakekua, HI 96750

Admission Process:

• After applications are reviewed for completeness and immunization results and interviews are completed, candidates will be selected pending satisfactory references.
• All interviewed candidates are notified of acceptance or non-acceptance by letter from the Surgical Technology program faculty.
• Upon acceptance, a criminal background check, drug-screen panel (7), physical exam and hospital required immunizations will be required with current 2 step PPD.
• A 2 step Mantoux purified protein derivative (PPD) skin test within the last 12 months. If a positive PPD results, a recent chest x-ray report and physical examination documenting absence of fever, fatigue, night sweats, unplanned weight loss, and cough.
• COVID vaccines are optional.

Conviction of a felony or gross misdemeanor may prohibit employment in the field and may make a student ineligible to take licensing/certification exams required for the profession.

Surgical Technology courses from other programs are not transferable.