Academic Program Proposal

Date Proposal Activated	Institution and Proposal	Degree Awarded	Academic Program Name	Objection Deadline	MHEC Final Action	Final Decision Date
	Chesapeake College Proposal	Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)	Surgical Technology	2/7/2019	Approved	3/6/2019
Surgical Technology Program Description
The Surgical Technology program prepares students to be an integral part of the surgical team in the operating room. This program sets high standards for students to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills required to meet the needs of our current and emerging healthcare community. The Surgical Technology A.A.S. degree aligns with the current accreditation recommendations of ARCSTA (Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting) that all Surgical Technology Certificate programs to move toward an Associate’s degree by the year 2021 in order to maintain their CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs) accreditation.