Free Enterprise Yvonne Collins, International Assoc. of Admin. Keva King, Student Tennessee Education Assoc. Holly Jones Lisa Nicely Kathaleen Stophel Surgical Technology Program Accredited Donald S. Coleman, Division Chair of Health Related Professions has announced the recent national accreditation of the Surgical Technology Program at Northeast State Technical Community College. With this recognition, Northeast State is committed to providing continuous quality improvement in education. The Surgical Technology academic certificate program is designed to prepare students for careers as members of a surgical team in the operating room.
Instruction includes a combination of classroom work and the clinical experience.
Emphasis is placed on medical ethics and legal considerations. Since implementation in January 1999, students who successfully completed this program have been employed within the immediate service area to meet the growing need for surgical technologists. Contact the Technical Education Division office for cost information and a Credit by Exam application form. If you have questions, contact a computer science faculty member. Results will be available by December 14, 2000.