The goals and objectives of the surgical technology program are as follows:

1. To prepare competent entry-level surgical technologists in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains.
2. To prepare students to function as a surgical technologist who provides and participates in the coordination of patient care as a member of the surgical team by demonstrating knowledge of aseptic technique, surgical procedures and instrumentation
3. To provide a learning environment for students, which facilitates the development of knowledge, skills, and values needed for professional development
4. To prepare the students with sufficient knowledge and background to be able to assimilate the policies and procedures of any health care institution consistent with their scope of practice
5. To prepare the students with skills required to practice safe patient care: aseptic technique, perioperative routines, and emergency procedures
6. To prepare students to communicate effectively via oral, written, and electronic modes
7. To instill in the students an understanding of ethical and legal values related to the practice of surgical technology
8. To prepare the student to pass the National Certification Examination prepared by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).
9. To foster the concept of continuing education and lifelong learning and to value the professional attributes of the surgical technologist

Program Outcomes

At the completion of all topics/coursework in the surgical technology curriculum (end of last semester) students will be required to complete a secure practice exam on site offered through the NBSTSA and AMP testing; NOTE: Students will also take the certification exam offered by the NBSTSA on site at the end of the last semester. Students should note that the certification exam results will be held until the degree/certificate is conferred by the registrar. This exam is required for program outcome measures for all new surgical technology programs.