Accrediting Agencies
The surgical technology program at Spokane Community College is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs upon the recommendation of the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.
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The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)
6 West Dry Creek Circle, Ste 100
Littleton, CO 80120
Toll-Free: 1-800-707-0057
FAX: 303-325-2536
www.nbstsa.org
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Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
9355 - 113th St. N, #7709;
Seminole, FL 33775
707-210-2354
www.caahep.org
Accreditation Report Cards
Graduation and Attrition
Students who make it through all of the courses perform very well on the national exam. Our pass rates are higher than the national average of 70%. You can see that if the student can make it through all of the courses, the performance on the National exam is very good. (Higher pass rates than the National average of 70%).
Grad Year |
Students Initially Enrolled |
Students Graduated |
Grad Rate |
# of Students Attempting the National Exam |
# of Students Passing the National Exam (on 1st attempt) |
Pass Percentage |
2020
December Grads |
9 |
8 |
89% |
8 |
8 scheduled for 12/3/2020 |
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2020 June
Grads |
14 |
10 |
71% |
10 |
10 |
100% |
2019 |
16 |
12 |
75% |
12 |
12 |
100% |
2018 |
18 |
13 |
72% |
13 |
13 |
100% |
2017 |
18 |
14 |
78% |
14 |
14 |
100% |
2016 |
18 |
12 |
67% |
12 |
12 |
100% |
* Failing a course while within the program removes you from the program at that point. Options for getting back on the wait list and into the program do exist and will be discussed as necessary.
Placement and Employment
Students who graduate for the accredited SCC Surgical Technology program are highly sought after and able to re-locate and work anywhere in the U.S. The placement rate for graduates for the past years are as follows:
2020 December Grads |
100% employment prior to December graduation, despite COVID restrictions |
2020 June Grads |
100% employment prior to June graduation, despite COVID restrictions |
2019 |
100% employment within 4 months of graduation |
2018 |
92% employment overall (one returned for further education) |
2017 |
100% employment within days after graduation |
2016 |
92% employment overall (one returned for further education) |