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Surgical Technology Program

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Surgical Technology instruction

About Our Surgical Technology Program

The Surgical Technology curriculum prepares individuals to assist in the care of the surgical patient in the operating room and to function as a member of the surgical team.

Students will apply theoretical knowledge to the care of patients undergoing surgery and develop skills necessary to prepare supplies, equipment, and instruments; maintain aseptic conditions; prepare patients for surgery; and assist surgeons during operations.

The Surgical Technology Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), 9355-113th St. N., #7709, Seminole, FL 33775; Phone: 727-210-2350; Fax: 727-210-2354; www.caahep.org by the recommendation of the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA), 19751 E. Main Street, Suite 339, Parker, CO 80138; Phone: 303-694-9262; Fax: 303-741-3655; www.arcstsa.org

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Program Outcomes

CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs) accredited programs are required to meet outcome benchmarks each year.

Outcomes include but are not limited to:
OAE (outcomes assessment exam): NBSTSA (The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting) Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) exam

2026: 100%

2025: 60%

2024: 100%

2023: 88%

2022: no data available

2021: 75%

2020: 75%

2019: 60%

2018: 83%

2017: 100%

2016: 50%

2015: 100%

2014: 100%

Our Graduates

Our surgical technology graduates are eligible to take the National Certification Examination administered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) within thirty (30) days of completion. Employment opportunities include labor/delivery/emergency departments, inpatient/outpatient surgery centers, dialysis units/facilities, physician offices, and central supply processing units. Contact Information: 3 West Dry Creek Circle, Littleton, CO 80120; phone: (800)707-0057; website: https://www.nbstsa.org

Graduate Placement After Completion

2026: 100%

2025: 100%

2024: 100%

2023: 100%

2021: 100%

2020: 88%

2019: 80%

2018: 100%

Technical Standards

Students enrolling in these programs must meet specific emotional, behavioral, physical, and cognitive standards. This information is found in Technical Standards. Students qualifying for special accommodations to these standards must contact Student Accessibility Services at (828) 694-1813 or access@blueridge.edu for more information.

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Contact Us

Stephanie Wooten
(828) 694-1831
s.wooten@blueridge.edu

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