Admissions

Although not required for consideration of admission, the program faculty strongly recommends that candidates complete a surgical observation. An observation/shadow is a great way to learn more about the surgical technology profession. To be eligible to observe within any Ascension St. Vincent facility, the following will be required:

- Proof of negative TB test within the last three months prior to coming onsite.
- Proof of immunity to Measles, Mumps, and Rubella; Varicella; Tdap.
- Proof of Influenza vaccination within the current year

To request an observation at an Ascension St. Vincent Hospital, please complete the Job Shadowing Request Form.

Please allow a minimum of two weeks for Ascension St. Vincent to review and process your request. Once the request has been approved, you will be contacted by program faculty to schedule the observation. Also be aware that it may take two or more weeks to get the observation scheduled once the program faculty member receives notification that the observer has been cleared to shadow. All job shadowing requests are on a first come first serve basis and availability may be limited when application windows are open.