OCTC's Surg Tech Programs Reaches Decade of 100% First-time Pass Rates
Owensboro, KY (06/12/2024) — Owensboro Community & Technical College (OCTC) has an excellent, 10-month, Associate in Applied Science degree Surgical Technology program. OCTC program graduates have earned a 100% first-time pass rate for ten consecutive years on the national certification exam.
OCTC President Dr. Scott Williams commented, "Ten years with a 100% first-time pass rate is a phenomenal record. It truly speaks to the quality of the program and we are so proud of this accomplishment, it is a testament to how well the program prepares the students."
Surgical technologists, also called operating room technicians, assist in surgical operations. They work as members of a surgical team alongside surgeons, registered nurses, and other healthcare workers. Surgical technologists prepare operating rooms, instrumentation, medications, and equipment to help doctors before, during, and after surgeries.
"There is a tremendous number of opportunities for surg techs in today's market. Surgical Technology is a great option for a healthcare career," added program coordinator, Zara Basham.
Upon completing the program, students are eligible to take the national professional certification exam administered by National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA). The program has a limited number of seats available each year.
The program begins accepting applications for the August 2025 cohort in February. For more information, please contact the program coordinator, Zara Basham, at zara.basham@kctcs.edu or call 270-686-4650.
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Owensboro Community & Technical College is one of the sixteen community and technical colleges that make up the Kentucky Community & Technical College System. OCTC serves the KY counties of Daviess, Hancock, Ohio and McLean. OCTC has three campuses in Daviess County and a Center and Annex in Hancock County. OCTC strives to serve the communities in the service area by providing associate degree education for transfer, state of the art technical education for students focusing on entering the workforce, customized business and industry solutions through the Workforce Solutions division, and adult education and business and industry testing through the SkillTrain unit.
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The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is the Commonwealth's largest postsecondary institution with 16 colleges and more than 70 campuses. We also are Kentucky's largest provider of workforce training and online education. Through partnerships with business and industry, we align our programs to meet the needs of local employers. We help students fulfill their dreams of creating a better life through programs that lead directly to jobs or help them transfer to one of our four-year partners.
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