Lauren M. Haldeman, BA, CST

Biography

Born and raised in Lancaster County, my love of health sciences began when I acquired work as a Pharmacy Technician while in my Bachelor’s Degree program for Education. After completing my Bachelor’s program, I moved to State College where I obtained a position working in the Optometry field. It was here that I got my first taste of surgery through assisting with LASIK. After losing my grandmother, I returned to Lancaster where I became a Certified LASIK Technician- seeing patients through their entire LASIK experience. I was also afforded the opportunity to do other minor procedures in-office; and enjoyed it so much that I decided to return to school for Surgical Technology. After working in the field for some time, I realized I missed my first love- teaching! I started with PA College as an adjunct professor and am now Clinical Coordinator for the Surgical Technology Program.

When not working, I enjoy spending time with friends and family to include a niece and 2 nephews. I enjoy watching Penn State football and attending concerts. I am an active volunteer and retired skater for the Dutchland Rollers Roller Derby Team.

Registrations/Certifications

• Certified Surgical Technologist
• Certified Paraoptometric Technician
• Certified Pharmacy Technician

Teaching

• SUR-102 Perioperative Pharmacology
• SUR-104 Perioperative Lab
• SUR-111 Intraoperative Lab
• SUR-200 Surgical Procedures I
• SUR-202 Surg Services Clinical & Sim I
• SUR-210 Surgical Procedures II
• SUR-211 Surgical Services Clinical II
• SUR-212 Professionalism
• SUR-221 Surg Serv Clinical III
• SUR-230 Surgical Proc & Patho I
• SUR-240 Surgical Proc & Patho II
• SUR-299 Certification Exam Review

Education

• Millersville University, 2009: Bachelor of Arts in English, concentration in English as a Second Language, Minor in Cultural Anthropology
• Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences, 2016: Certificate of Surgical Technology

Professional Memberships

• Association of Surgical Technologists

Career Highlights

• Academic Excellence Award 2016
• Clinical Excellence Award 2016
• Cum Laude honors 2016
• Deans List 2015 & 2016