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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 Associate in Science degree in Surgical Services provides the student with a broad foundation in theoretical concepts and clinical competencies of current surgical practice and prepares the student to seek employment in surgical technology services.
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 Associate in Science in Surgical Services degree includes the Technical Certificates in:
Central Sterile Processing Technologist
Surgical Technology Specialist
The Technical Certificates can only be earned by completing the Associate in Science degree.
STUDENT OUTCOMES
Program Outcomes
| 2024 Report | 2025 Report | 2026 Report | |
| Item | (8/1/2022 to 7/31/2023) | (8/1/2023 to 7/31/2024) | (8/1/2024 to 7/31/2025) |
| Program Retention | 50% (4/8) | 83.3% (10/12) | 46% (6/13) |
| Certification Pass | 75% (3/4) | 80% (8/10) | 83.3% (5/6) |
| Employment | 100% (3/3) | 100% (8/8) | 100% (6/6) |
Program Student Learning Outcomes (PSLOs)
Upon successful completion of the program, the student will
- demonstrate knowledge and skills of basic health care;
- demonstrate central processing skills;
- demonstrate knowledge of the skills necessary to function safely and effectively; and
- demonstrate the ability to identify and select appropriate instrumentation or equipment that meets the needs of the surgical specialty.