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The Pensacola State College Associate in Science in Surgical Services program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), upon the recommendation of the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA), one of the Committees on Accreditation (CoAs) members.
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) may be contacted by writing or calling Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health programs, CAAHEP, 9355-113th St. N. #7709, Seminole, FL 33775. Telephone (727) 210-2350, (www.caahep.org).
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INTRODUCTION
The goal of the Associate in Science degree in Surgical Services is to prepare entry-level Surgical Technologists who are competent in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains to enter the profession. The degree also provides the student with the practical skills necessary for employment as a Central Sterile Processing Technologist and Endoscopic Technician.
The Associate in Surgical Services includes the Technical Certificates in:
Central Sterile Processing Technologist
Surgical Technology Specialist
STUDENT OUTCOMES
Program Outcomes
| 2023 Report | 2024 Report | 2025 Report | |
| Item | (8/1/2021 to 7/31/2022) | (8/1/2022 to 7/31/2023) | (8/1/2023 to 7/31/2024) |
| Program Retention | 66.6% (6/9) | 50% (4/8) | 83.3% (10/12) |
| Certification Pass | 100% (6/6) | 75% (3/4) | 80% (8/10) |
| Employment | 100% (6/6) | 100% (3/3) | 100% (8/8) |