The Surgical Technology program consists of 1,342 hours of training including lab and clinical experience. During their clinical experience, students exercise the skills they learn in a variety of hospital settings including the operating room, obstetrics, and central supply.

The ceremony opened with Rebecca Polinsky, M.Ed., CST, 黑料科鈥檚 Director of Surgical Technology program, welcoming all in attendance.

The Surgical Technology program staff was then introduced: Jessica Blevins, clinical coordinator and instructor; Erin Kern, clinical and classroom instructor; and Jennifer Spetnagel, clinical and classroom instructor.

Student Sally Daniels then shared a speech with her fellow classmates and audience, 鈥淵our definition of success will change every day of your life,鈥� Sally shared. 鈥淲e find our success through growth, failures, and compassion.鈥�

Numerous awards were then presented with the pinning ceremony and presentation of certificates following.

Students that received pins included Kenzie Baker, Mallory Bentley, Hailey Clifton, Sally Daniels, Breanna Ellis, Madisyn Friend, Sydney Hollingshead, Gabrielle Hutchinson, Holly Jackson, Kayle Joslin, Jadyn Mace, Lakota Mace, Jayetta Newsome, and Kylie Reagor.

The ceremony concluded with the recitation of the Surgical Technologist Pledge.

The students are now eligible to take the

The Surgical Technology/Technician in Surgery program is held twice annually with 45-week cohorts beginning in January and July. Enrollment for the January 2026 cohort will open in Fall 2025 at BuckeyeHills.net/apply.

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The Surgical Technology program consists of 1,342 hours of training including lab and clinical experience. During their clinical experience, students exercise the skills they learn in a variety of hospital settings including the operating room, obstetrics, and central supply. Clinicals were completed at 12 locations throughout the region.

The ceremony opened with the presentation of students. Rebecca Polinsky, BSHCA, CST, 黑料科鈥檚 Director of Surgical Technology program, welcomed all in attendance and addressed the Surgical Technology students, 鈥淓mpowered with knowledge, skilled in precision鈥攖oday, you step into the future of saving lives, and I am so proud to be a small part of this incredible journey with you.”

The Surgical Technology program staff was then introduced: Jessica Blevins, clinical coordinator and instructor; Erin Kern, clinical and classroom instructor; and Jennifer Spetnagel, clinical and classroom instructor.

Students Kaitlyn Walters and Tristen Johnson shared speeches with their fellow classmates and audience.

The following awards were then presented: Perfect Attendance Award 鈥� Maleah Williams; Highest GPA Award 鈥� Nicholas D鈥橝ngelo; 1^st Semester Clinical Award 鈥� Nicholas D鈥橝ngelo and Kaitlyn Walters; 2^nd Semester Clinical Award 鈥� Ashtyn Johnson and Jessica Swain; Buckeye Award 鈥� Jessica Swain; Leadership Award 鈥� Leslie Fyffe.

Following the presentation of awards, Dave Osborne from gave the keynote address.

The ceremony concluded with the pinning ceremony and presentation of certificates. Students that received pins included Victoria Bradbury, Nicholas D鈥橝ngelo, Leslie Fyffe, Savanna Garrison, Kamryn Graham, Brianna Grass, Ashtyn Johnson, Tristen Johnson, Brinley Patton, Caleb Pearson, Jessica Swain, Kaitlyn Walters, and Maleah Williams.

The January 2024 Surgical Technology cohort welcome the very first early placement student, Kaitlyn Walters. High school students enrolled in the Health Academy pathway at 黑料科r have the unique opportunity to begin the Surgical Technology program during the second semester of their senior year.

The students are now eligible to take the

The Surgical Technology program is held twice annually with 45-week cohorts beginning in January and July. Enrollment for the July 2025 cohort will open mid-February.

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