ARC/STSA would like to congratulate the surgical technology programs that have recently received awards of initial and continuing accreditation. Please join us in acknowledging the dedication and hard work it took for these programs to reach these critical milestones.

Surgical Technology Initial Accreditation Award:

Ozarka College, Mountain View, AR

Surgical Technology Continuing Accreditation Award:

Central Piedmont Community College, Charlotte, NC

Daytona State College, Daytona Beach, FL

Fayetteville Technical Community College, Fayetteville, NC

Glendale Career College, Glendale, CA

Mt. Diablo Adult Education, Concord, CA

Felicia Sisk, BSN, RN, CST, program director at Ozarka College in Arkansas, reflected on the accreditation process:

“Accreditation benefits our students by ensuring a quality educational foundation that they can take anywhere. It increases our communities’ confidence in our program and graduates. It allows insight and transparency through external review for continued program advancement. The accreditation staff were very knowledgeable and willing to help with any questions or concerns that arose during the process.”