Philosophy

• Apply fundamental theoretical knowledge effectively and perform surgical technology roles and duties competently and safely as an entry-level practitioner during basic surgical procedures. 
• Utilize effective interpersonal communication skills and apply cultural, ethical, and legal concepts to the practice related to surgical patient care. 
• Exhibit professional behaviors and the ability to perform as a cooperative healthcare team member that is necessary to uphold ideal patient care standards

Outcomes Assessment

 Admissions

Applications for the AAS Surgical Technology Program are accepted February 1 - March 31. Applicants are scored on a numerical scale based on grades from pre-requisite courses. Upon acceptance to the program, students must complete and pass a criminal background check and drug screen. Surgical Tecnology students that test positive for marijuana will be terminated from the program. This includes students with written certification for use of medical marijuana. According to Arkansas' Act 593 (Medical Marijuana), Surgical Technology students are included in the “Safety Sensitive Positions”. See Arkansas Act 593 of 2017 for more information.

Accreditation

The Surgical Technology Program is located on the Mountain View Campus of Ozarka College, 1800 College Drive, Mountain View, AR 72560. The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), 9355 - 113th St. N, #7709, Seminole, FL 33775; (727)210-2350, www.caahep.org, based upon the recommendation of the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA) arcstsa.org.