Surgical Services (AS)

Instructional Credentialing Criteria

Academic and Professional Preparation

Palm Beach State

Course Prefix
CTC Status (Designed for Transfer) CNC Status (Not designed for transfer) Requirements

HSC 1434C
STS 2944C
STS 2945C
STS 1302
STS 2365
STS 1304C
STS 1323C
STS 1340C
STS 2324C
STS 2955C



Bachelor’s degree or higher.


OR


A minimum of an Associate’s degree


AND


Demonstrated competencies in the teaching discipline:

Must possess a CURRENT credential in the field of surgical technology through a national certification program that is accredited by the National Commission on Certifying Agencies (NCCA).


AND


a CURRENT CPR CERTIFICATION


AND


A minimum total of two years of experience, either in the operating room scrub role or as an instructor in surgical technology or a combination of both within the past five years. 

For all Faculty: Ability to demonstrate the use of technology in the classroom; must be able to use the technology required for the assigned course.

Coursework within the degree must reflect competencies in the courses to be taught.

Reviewed/Revised

April 2021 Belinda Mouradian