Surgical Technology Program
The Blinn College District Surgical Technology Program is a two-year associate degree program that prepares students for high-demand careers as surgical technologists. Surgical technologists are integral members of the surgical team, assisting surgeons, anesthesiologists, and registered nurses in providing care to patients in the operating room and facilitating the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures.
Based in Blinn's Health Sciences wing at the RELLIS Academic Complex at RELLIS, the Blinn College District Surgical Technology Program features an innovative simulation laboratory that provides students the opportunity to engage in hands-on learning opportunities.
Appointments for program information are available Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Please contact Victoria Parnell at 979-691-2408 or via email at victoria.parnell@blinn.edu to schedule an appointment.
Degree Plan
Surgical technologists are in high demand in the Brazos Valley, across the State of Texas, and nationally.
Associate of Applied Science in Surgical Technology
Program Information
The Surgical Technology program is designed to prepare entry-level surgical technologists who are competent in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains to enter the profession.
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Meet Samuel Rosas-Esquivel
When Samuel Rosas-Esquivel graduated from Bryan High School, he knew he wanted to pursue a career in the medical field but couldn’t decide on a specific career path. Then, through a fortuitous conversation, he discovered the Blinn College District Surgical Technology Program.
“It’s honestly the best outcome,” Rosas-Esquivel said. “I think back sometimes and I feel like God put me someplace where He knew I would love what I do every day.”
The Surgical Technology program at Blinn College meets the education requirements for the student to sit for the national credentialing examination administered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA). Those who pass the exam become certified and are granted the designation of Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) and will be granted permission to work throughout the United States of America.
Accrediting Information
The AAS program in Surgical Technology is accredited by:
The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
25400 US Highway 19 North, Suite 158
Clearwater, FL 33763
Phone: (727) 210-2350
Fax: (727) 210-2354
Email: mail@caahep.org
Website: www.caahep.org/
The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs is the largest programmatic accreditor of the health sciences professions. In collaboration with its Committees on Accreditation, CAAHEP reviews and accredits over 2100 individual education programs in 32 health science occupations. CAAHEP accredited programs are assessed on an ongoing basis to assure that they meet the Standards and Guidelines of each profession.
CAAHEP is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). CAAHEP is also member of the Association of Specialized & Professional Accreditors (ASPA).
PROGRAMATIC ACCREDITOR
Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA)
19751 East Mainstreet, Suite 339
Parker, CO 80138
Phone: (303) 694-9262
Website: https://arcstsa.org/
Since 1972, the ARC/STSA has set the gold standard for higher education programs in surgical technology and surgical assisting.
The ARC/STSA is a private, non-profit accreditation services agency that provides national recognition for 400 higher education programs in surgical technology and surgical assisting in collaboration with the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). The mission of the ARC/STSA is to provide accreditation services to our communities of interest that validate excellence of educational programs in order to advance the professions and ensure quality patient care.
CREDENTIALING
National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)
3 West Dry Creek Circle
Littleton, CO 80120
Phone: (800) 707-0057
Email: mail@nbstsa.org
Website: www.nbstsa.org/
The mission of the NBSTSA is to be the gold standard provider of professional certification of surgical technologists (CST®) and surgical first assistants (CSFA®), supporting continuing education, thus promoting superior patient care in the surgical setting.
The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting determines, through examination, if an individual has acquired both theoretical and practical knowledge of surgical technology or surgical first assisting.
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