ARC/STSA National Surgical Technology Trends

The following data were gathered from the Annual Reports that all Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
(CAAHEP)-accredited Surgical Technology programs are required to submit to the ARC/STSA. Publication of this national data is part
of the ARC/STSA’s commitment to transparency and quality higher education in Surgical Technology. The CST™ exam is administered
by the National Board for Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.

 

Surgical Technology Outcomes Trends 2013-2015*

OUTCOMEYearPercentageOUTCOMEYearPercentage
Student Retention201666.23%Employer Survey Return Rate201665.24%
201564.98%201564.86%
201460.01%201464.76%
201360.89%201365.66%
201262.17%201264.26%
OUTCOMEYearPercentageOUTCOMEYearPercentage
CST™ Exam Participation201697.53%Employer Satisfaction201696.74%
201597.00%201595.92%
201495.52%201495.17%
2013