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Surgical Technology Program Named To The Elite 20

A-B Tech's Surgical Technology program was named to the Association of Surgical Technologists Program Assessment Examination Elite 20 Program.

A-B Tech's Surgical Technology program has been ranked 15th nationally out of 450 accredited programs for high student scores on the program exam from July 31, 2007 to Aug. 1, 2008.

"This is quite an honor for our program and is evidence of the dedication and hard work of the outstanding students and faculty in Surgical Technology," said Ned Fowler, dean of Allied Health and Public Service Education. "We are fortunate to have such an experienced and capable faculty who are willing to go the extra mile to help their students achieve success."

The ranking made the College's Surgical Technology program a member of the Association of Surgical Technologists Program Assessment Examination Elite 20 Program. The exam is used as a component for the accreditation system. A-B Tech began offering Surgical Technology in 2002.

"This ranking shows the hard work that goes into instilling in our students the highest of peri-operative standards, which is what our Western North Carolina surgical facilities demand for their surgical patients. This is achieved not only by our instructional staff here at A-B Tech, but also by the surgical clinical site preceptors who mentor our students," said Robin Keith, Surgical Technology chair.

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