Surgical Technology Program Outcomes | Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences

Surgical Technology Program Outcomes

Mission Statement

Graduates will meet the diverse needs of the communities they serve with competence and compassion through the application of ethical standards, interprofessional collaboration, and active professional engagement.

Program Goals/Student Learning Outcomes

The goal of the Surgical Technology Program is to prepare competent entry-level surgical technologists in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains.

At the conclusion of the program students will:

  1. Synthesize knowledge and skills essential to the successful practice of surgical technology.
  2. Utilize the problem-solving process effectively.
  3. Practice competently as an entry-level Surgical Technologist.
  4. Communicate effectively with all communities of interest.  
  5. Practice surgical technology ethically and compassionately.
  6. Model ongoing professional growth and development.

Surgical Technology Program Outcomes

Year CST Exam Participation First Time Pass Rate Graduate Placement Graduate Satisfaction
2024 100% 100% IP IP
2023 100% 100% 100% 100%
2022 100% 100% 100% 100%
2021 100% 100% 100% 100%
2020 100% 100% 100% 100%
2019  100% 100% 100% 100%
2018 100% 100% 100% 100%
2017 100% 100% 100% 100%