• Clinical Education
• Expenses

Progression

In order to continue in the program, a student must have 75 percent in clinical performance and 75 percent average on examinations in each course. A student who drops for academic or other reasons may apply for readmission if in compliance with the UA Fort Smith Student Academic Progress Policy as outlined in the course catalog. However, the student is not guaranteed a position. Unless there are extenuating circumstances, a student is limited to one reenrollment into the program.

A grade of “C” or better is required in all science courses. Science courses taken more than five years prior to entering the program will be evaluated on an individual basis by the program director and/or college dean. See your advisor for more information and to request a science course evaluation.

Graduation

Upon successful completion of the program with a grade point average of 2.0 or better, the student must meet with their program advisor to complete the graduation application. The student is responsible for providing the Records Office with evidence that the criteria for graduation have been met one month prior to graduation.

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Clinical Education

The Surgical Technology Program places a strong emphasis on clinical education. The clinical education component provides students with the opportunity to practice skills necessary to become a competent surgical technologist. Students accepted into the Surgical Technology Program should expect a minimum of 20 hours per week in clinical education each semester. Over the course of the 2 semesters of the program, students will follow a structured rotation schedule through each of the 3 clinical affiliates. The UA Fort Smith Surgical Technology Program's clinical sites are listed below.

Summitt Medical Center - Van Buren, AR

Sparks Regional Medical Center - Ft. Smith, AR

St. Edward Mercy Medical Center - Ft. Smith, AR

Executive Park Surgery Center

River Valley Musculoskeletal Center

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Expenses

In addition to the UA Fort Smith tuition and fees per credit hour, Surgical Technology students will incur the following expenses:

• All students enrolled in the College of Health Sciences will be assessed a laboratory fee of $25 per clinical course to cover the cost of medical liability insurance and a radiation monitoring program.

• The cost of textbooks will vary each semester. The largest expense will occur in the first semester since those books will be used throughout the program. The estimated cost for books for the first semester is between $250 and $300.

• Students are required to purchase uniforms to be worn in clinical education. At least 1 set of uniforms should be purchased at the beginning of the first semester. Specific details concerning uniforms will be discussed during the first day of class. The estimated cost for one set (top and pants) is $30. Appropriate shoes will be an additional expense. Total cost for uniforms and shoes is estimated at $110.

Total Estimated Cost of Attendance
In State	$8,055
Out-of-State	$18,520

Estimated cost for the 2006-2007 school year - costs may change without notice and additional costs may be incurred throughout the program's entirety.

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