Surgical Services AS

Students who have earned their National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or equivalent credential and are graduates of a CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs) accredited surgical services program will be granted 34 hours of coursework per the table below. *
Initiator: Student
Process: Student completes the Surgical Services Prior Learning Assessment Form.
Palm Beach State Office(s) Responsible for Processing: Health Sciences Program Director, Associate Dean, Dean, Registrar
Fees: $50.00
Eligibility: Students awarded prior learning credit must complete the following general education courses (same as native Palm Beach State College students): BSC2085/with lab, BSC2086/with lab, ENC1101, Any selection from Area III (Math), HSC2531, PSY2012 or SYG2000, Any selection from Area II (Humanities), SPC1017, and MCB2010/with lab.
Proviso(s): None
Web page: https://www.palmbeachstate.edu/prior-learning/program-pla-forms.aspx

*Bachelor, A.A transfer, or general education courses may NOT be earned through the prior learning process