Gwinnett Tech. Receives Donated Operating Room Equipment

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA -- The Gwinnett Technical College Surgical Technology program received a donation of equipment from Karl Storz Endoscopy-America, Inc., helping the program better train students for their future jobs in the operating room, according to a press release from the school.

The donation, which included an endoscope, a flat screen monitor, light source, camera processor, camera head and light cord, means that students training in the program will work with the same equipment commonly used in modern operating rooms.

"We are thrilled to receive this equipment. It is critical to the education of our students - and to quality patient care," said TC Parker, the surgical technology program director.

Karl Storz representative Crit Fisher said "Storz is committed to education and life-long learning. Through our partnership with Gwinnett Tech, we help ensure students learn on up-to-date equipment and benefit from the latest technology possible.

Gwinnett Tech's Surgical Technology program has a 100 percent pass rate on the National Certification Exam, according to the press release.

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