“Microbiology for Surgical Technologists is an excellent reference for students learning the foundations of disease control and prevention in the operating room. A solid understanding of microbiological principles is paramount to successful surgical patient care, and all of the required topics are found in this text.”

“Three strengths [of this product] are a strong relationship to the surgical technology field, organized content material and alignment with AST core curriculum.”

Margaret Rodriguez is a Certified Surgical Technologist and Certified Surgical First Assistant, and a Professor in the Surgical Technology Department at El Paso Community College in El Paso, Texas. Joining academia after two decades scrubbing in the OR, she also taught certification preparation courses for techs at several hospitals in the El Paso area.

A graduate of the El Paso Community College Surgical Technology program, she earned her BS in Occupational Career Training and Development from Texas A&M University. Ms. Rodriguez is a Fellow of the Association of Surgical Technologists, has served on the CSFA Exam Review Committee of the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA), as well as the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC-STSA).

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