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Graduates
Upon completion of the program the student will receive a certificate from Baptist Health College Little
Rock. Graduates from the BHCLR - School of Surgical Technology are eligible to apply to take the
national certification examination.
Licensure and Certification
The eligibility requirements are set forth by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical
Assisting (NBSTSA). Graduates may apply as candidates to write the national certifying examination for
surgical technologists. Candidates who achieve the required score are certified to officially and
professionally use the title and credential of a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST).
The school has full approval and certification to operate from the Arkansas Division of Higher Education
in Little Rock, Arkansas.
School Objectives
1. Demonstrate understanding of biomedical sciences and technology as it applies to the patient
focused events that occur in the operating room.
2. Practice professional, value directed actions based on theoretical knowledge, ethical principles
and legal standards as a member of the surgical team.
3. Utilize principles of aseptic technique for physical preparation and maintenance of the surgical
environment.
4. Demonstrate knowledge of the needs of the perioperative patient.
Clinical Laboratory Affiliations
The BHCLR – School of Surgical Technology affiliates with several facilities in the central Arkansas area
to offer a broad range of clinical learning experiences. The following facilities are used: Baptist Health
Medical Center- Little Rock, as well as other selected facilities.
Auditing of Course
Contact the Program Director for consideration to audit a specified course or particular content. An
auditing fee may be charged.
Professional Organizations
Association of Surgical Technologists (AST)
Program Oversight
Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
25400 US Highway 19 North, Suite 158
Clearwater, FL 33756
Phone: 727-210-2350
Fax: 727-210-2354
Website: www.CAAHEP.org
The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting
3 West Dry Creek Circle
Littleton, Colorado 80120
Tel: 800 707 0057
Fax: 303 325-2536
Website: www.nbstsa.org
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