Alicia Buck, MS, BAAS, CST, program director and chair of Temple College’s Surgical Technology Department, has been appointed by the Association of Surgical Technologists to the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.
“I am excited about this opportunity to represent my profession, as both a surgical technologist and an educator; the great state of Texas; and Temple College,” Buck said. “I am also excited to have the ability to advocate for patient care that supports communities.”
Surgical technologists assist the surgeon and the operating room team during invasive procedures. They are experts in sterile technique, surgical instrumentation, equipment, and they are knowledgeable in surgical anatomy, pathology and procedures.
Surgical Technology is a profession that continues to experience growth and demand nationwide, Buck said.
Temple College’s Surgical Technology program provides the technical and educational experiences that prepare graduates for entry-level positions as surgical technologists and to sit for the national certification examination sponsored by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA). Courses provide classroom, lab and clinical rotations to prepare graduates for entry-level positions as surgical technologists.
Learn more about Temple College’s Surgical Technology program at https://www.templejc.edu/programs/health-professions/surgical-technology/.
ABOUT TEMPLE COLLEGE
Temple College is “Your Community’s College,” a dynamic and growing community college that equips thousands of Central Texas students with the knowledge and skills for 21st-century success. Temple College, which has campuses in Temple, Hutto and Taylor, offers more than 75 degree and certificate programs to students who seek to earn credits for transfer, graduate with an associate degree or complete a certificate for fast entry into the workforce.
Founded in 1926, Temple College has enjoyed a reputation for academic excellence for 98 years. It is nationally recognized for its exceptional programs, from visual and performing arts to competitive athletics. The College has become one of the state’s premiere institutions for healthcare providers’ education and training, advanced manufacturing, and workforce development programs. The faculty and staff are committed to providing exceptional quality instruction.