ACCREDITATION

            The Surgical Technology Program of Kingsborough Community College received initial accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) in November 2007.  Accreditation exists to establish, maintain and promote appropriate standards of quality for educational programs.  These standards are used for the development, evaluation and self analysis of Surgical Technology Programs.  Individuals who graduate from an accredited program are eligible to take the certification examination offered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).

CERTIFICATION

            A surgical technologist who is certified by the NBSTSA provides evidence to employers, other health care professionals and the public that the certified individual has met the national standard for the knowledge that underlies surgical technology practice.  Certified surgical technologists demonstrate mastery of a broad range of knowledge of surgical procedures, aseptic technique, and patient care by successfully completing the surgical technology certification examination. Certification by the NBSTSA is nationally recognized.
           
            The procedure for applying for certification will be distributed during the last semester.

National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting
6 West Dry Creek Circle, Ste. 100
Littleton, CO 80120
www.nbstsa.org

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

Students are eligible for membership in the Association of Surgical Technologists upon enrollment in the program.

Association of Surgical Technologists
6 West Dry Creek Circle, Ste. 200
Littleton, CO 80120
www.ast.org

Applications for membership will be distributed during the program.