Surgical Technologist Program Outcomes

Program Outcomes

Each year the eligible candidates enrolled in the Surgical Technology Program sit for their National Certification Exam administered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA). Those candidates who pass their exam become Certified Surgical Technologists (CST). In accordance with the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA) and the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), these results are to be published for public knowledge.

National Surgical Technologist Certifying Examination Pass Rate

Exam YearTotal Number TestedNational Pass RateTotal ICC TestedICC Pass Rate
201310,14169%10100%
20149,68368%8100%
20159,73867%683%
20169,51569%1090%
20179,37270%1385%
201816,90565%1478%

Employment Rate as Cetified Surgical Technologist

Academic YearNumber GraduatesEmployed in field and/or continuing educationPercentage Employed
2012-20131010100%
2013-201488100%
2014-201566100%
2015-201681080%
2016-20171414100%
2017-20181313100%