Alicia Buck

Department Chair


Department

Surgical Technology

Additional Title

Associate Professor

Courses Taught

SRGT 1509 - Fundamentals of Perioperative Concepts and Techniques

SRGT 1405 – Introduction to Surgical Technology

SRGT 1541 - Surgical Procedures I, Lab

SRGT 1542 - Surgical Procedures II, Cardiothoracic and Cardiovascular

SRGT 1160 – Clinical I

SRGT 1461 – Clinical II

SRGT 1462 – Clinical III

SRGT 2660 - Clinical IV (Capstone)

SRGT 1244 - Technological Sciences for the Surgical Technologist

SRGT 2130 – Professional Readiness

HITT 1305 - Medical Terminology

Education
  • Master of Science in Organizational Learning and Technology / Global E-Learning – March 2019

Texas A&M-Commerce College of Education

  • Bachelor of Applied Arts and Science – May 2016

Texas A&M-Commerce College of Science and Engineering

  • Associate of General Studies – August 2014

Temple College, Honor Graduate

  • Certificate of Completion in Surgical Technology – May 2011

Temple College, Honor Graduate

Teaching Experience
  • Program Director / Department Chair of Surgical Technology, Temple College - August 2018 - Present
  • Clinical Coordinator of Surgical Technology, Temple College – January 2015 to July 2018
  • Adjunct Clinical Instructor of Surgical Technology, Temple College – July 2013 to December 2014
Professional Experience

Certified Surgical Technologist

  • Baylor Scott & White Memorial Hospital, Temple, TX – May 2011 to Present
  • Fish Pond Surgery Center, Waco, TX - May 2012 – September 2012
Professional Performances

Program Site Evaluator for CAAHEP Accredited Surgical Technology Programs - 2022 - Present

Professional Presentations

DIY Laboratory Simulations on a Budget - AccredX 2nd Annual Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting Accreditation Conference, Norfolk, Virginia - November 2023 

Promoting Self-Regulated Learning - Association of Surgical Technologists 23rd Annual National Educator Conference, San Antonio, TX - February 2020

Awards