Summerdale, Pa. (October 4, 2024) Central Penn College is proud to announce that its Surgical Technology Associate in Applied Science program has received initial accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). This prestigious accreditation validates the program's quality and the college's commitment to meeting rigorous industry standards.

The Surgical Technology program at Central Penn College provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to become a vital member of an operating room team in hospitals and surgical centers. This program, which has attracted many individuals seeking a career change or a fast track into healthcare, emphasizes hands-on learning through simulations and real-world clinical experiences, preparing students for successful certification and entry into the workforce.

Central Penn’s program, housed in a newly unveiled state-of-the-art building, teaches students about surgical instrumentation and basic health care skills, along with anatomy, physiology, and surgical procedures.

As a unique incentive, the college offers an 11-week accelerated term schedule, which allows students to complete the program in as little as 18 months, with an internship.

Further adding to the program’s appeal, Central Penn College, UPMC, and the UPMC Pinnacle Foundation have partnered to address the region’s growing need for skilled surgical technologists. Students who successfully complete the program and are hired by UPMC will be eligible for financial assistance – up to full tuition reimbursement –if they work at least three years at UPMC.

Those hired by UPMC can further benefit from a monthly payment program towards their tuition costs, leading to full reimbursement within three years of employment at UPMC facilities in Central Pennsylvania.

Central Penn College also offers individualized financial aid packages, a housing scholarship for qualifying students to defray the cost of on-campus housing, and a “2+2 Healthcare Management Pathway” that allows graduates with an associate degree to seamlessly transition to a Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management.

For additional information, please visit www.centralpenn.edu.