r/surgicaltechnology • u/Striking-Band3515 • 5d ago

CST program PNW

I've read a post or two about programs here in Oregon and Washington, but I want more info on Clark College's new CST program, particularly accreditation, since I can't find info and additional info on Linn-Benton and mt hood community college. I just want to understand the experience of going through the programs and any advice, tips, recommendations, etc. Also, I want info about applications and interview processes so I can prepare. I've been researching the degree for a minute; I'm just now wanting more info on my specific area.

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u/Sad-Fruit-1490 5d ago

You can look up every accredited college on CAAHEP’s website, if you’re wondering if it’s accredited or not. That would be where I start.

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u/Excellent_Sherbet_30 5d ago

I have and it’s not showing as accredited I should have said what are they telling the students about their accreditation. I’ve emailed and haven’t gotten a response pertaining to clinicals and accreditation

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u/lidelle 4h ago

If they are not included in the CAAHEP database then they are NOT CAAHEP accredited. They could be accredited by the AHBES. Check here  https://portal.abhes.org/directory/

If the program is not listed under either of these accreditation bodies the program is not accredited and you will not sit for the CST exam. They may be selling you on NCCT. Which is not nationally accepted. 

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u/Sea_Bumblebee_5477 3d ago

Honestly hoods website is informational and it lays it all out for you. Enroll, submit transcripts, pay a fee, write an entry essay they use to weed applicants out, get to interviews, if you make it through that they have an initiation meeting. Get your health records up to date then start the program

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u/Sea_Bumblebee_5477 3d ago

Feel free to message me if you need any additional info!